About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling anxious about an upcoming doctor's visit or when they are struggling with the frustration of taking things too literally. It is an excellent tool for breaking the ice regarding medical settings, replacing fear with the giggles that only Amelia Bedelia can provide. In this story, Amelia fills in at a busy doctor's office, and her signature literal-mindedness leads to hilarious misunderstandings with the medical staff and patients. While the book is primarily a comedy, it carries gentle themes of kindness and the importance of a positive bedside manner. Geared toward children aged 4 to 8, it helps de-mystify the clinical environment of a doctor's office by turning 'scary' procedures into silly wordplay. Parents will appreciate how it encourages children to look at stressful situations through a lens of humor, making the unknown feel much more manageable.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular, lighthearted look at a medical office. There are no depictions of serious illness or injury. It treats the doctor's office as a routine community hub.
