This was my first Amelia Bedelia book and although very funny, I just couldn't understand why Amelia did some of the things she did? I do not like books where the main character appears to be "dumb" and I felt that this was the way she was being portrayed, from the attire she wore as well as her actions. My daughter, who is 9, thought it was funny but questioned her actions too! It's a level 2 beginner reader so a bit more advanced than your beginner reader. I would recommend to keep in your collection just to expose children to this type/style of literature.