Amelia Bedelia

Series · 22

books · 1963-2012

By Peggy Parish, Herman Parish

Books in series

Amelia Bedelia

1963

From dressing the chicken to dusting the furniture, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her. ...But somehow things never turn out quite right.

Thank You, Amelia Bedelia

1964

A classic Amelia Bedelia story is now an I Can Read Book, and in full color too! With new illustrations based on the original art of Fritz Siebel, this laugh-out-loud favorite comes to life as the lovable, literal-minded housekeeper strips the sheets, pares the vegetables, and makes a jelly roll for Great-Aunt Myra's visit. This new edition is sure to please every fan of Amelia Bedelia'even Great-Aunt Myra!

Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower

1966

Housemaid Amelia Bedelia smilingly obeys to the letter. Cousin Acolcu helps prune hedges and prepare shower for Miss Alma at ladies' Tuesday afternoon sewing. Mr Rogers says scale and ice his fish. Mrs Rogers says cut flowers, run over tablecloth. Acolcu and Amelia with purse and hat, don swimsuits and find garden hose. Can chocolate frosted cupcakes save this day?

Come Back, Amelia Bedelia

1971

Amelia Bedelia gets in trouble by doing exactly what she is told. When Mrs Rogers asks for cereal with her coffee, Amelia puts cereal in the coffee and gets fired. Wherever Amelia tries - beauty shop, dress shop, doctor's office - she gets mixed up. Can she do anything well?

Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia

1972

The lovable, hilarious Amelia Bedelia is back, filling in for a sick player on the Grizzlies baseball team. Watch out! Because nobody plays ball like Amerila Bedelia. Grade 1 - Grade 3

Good Work, Amelia Bedelia

1976

A busy dayMr. and Mrs. Rogers leave for the day and give Amelia Bedelia a long list of chores to do. Not one to stand still, Amelia Bedelia gets right to work—with totally unexpected results!

Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia

1977

Housemaid Amelia is sent to school principal with message that teacher will be late, but Mr Carter mistakenly gives her list for substitute teacher. Call the roll. Sing a song. Run, run, run. Plant bulbs. She buys lightbulbs, and screws up all the list. For math, she takes them home for a bushel of apples. Her surprise makes everybody happy at the end.

Amelia Bedelia Helps Out

1979

A neighbor needs Amelia Bedelia's helping hands, so everyone's favorite housekeeper is off to Miss Emma's house for a day of work. She makes a merry mess, then feeds delectable desserts. Amelia shows her niece Effie Lou how to follow instructions to the letter as they dust the potato bugs and sew seeds.

#8, 9.10

Amelia Bedelia and Her Wacky World

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby, Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping, Amelia Bedelia Helps Out, Good Work Amelia Bedilia

1990

Sure to please youngsters everywhere, this set includes Amelia Bedelia and the Baby, Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping, Amelia Bedelia Helps Out and Good Work, Amelia Bedelia.

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby

1981

Amelia is a housemaid and does not know about babies. As always, she takes her list of instructions literally. Mrs Carter brings strawberries and warms special milk bottle that shushes crying Missy Lane. Amelia knows how to make yummy berry tarts while she lets Missy nap. Amelia uses nice-smelling powder on herself, plays with box of toys by herself.

#10

Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping

1985

Amelia Bedelia has never been camping. She tries her best to do as the Rogers order, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with bare hands does not mean keeping. Tent stakes are not the same as tent-shaped steaks. Starting a fire on the grill may take a match more than pine cones and coffee grounds. Shhh for sleeping bags.

#11

Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia

1986

On Christmas Eve, Amelia Bedelia has to get the Rogers house ready for a visit from Aunt Myra. But as usual, Amelia takes directions literally and turns the house upside down delicious. Cake has lots of dates. Six cups popcorn for balls, and more for tree. Greet her with carols. Trim tree. String lights. Put a big star on top of the tree.

#12

Amelia Bedelia's Family Album

1988

Among relatives' photos, maid Amelia finds a loafer busy making bread, a big game hunter playing room-size checkers, a horse racer who competes against equines, and more such literal-minded job descriptions.

#13

Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia

1995

When Mr. Rogers goes for a drive with Amelia Bedelia, he's in for the ride of his life. She does exactly what he tells her –– and that gets them into trouble, but only Amelia Bedelia can make a car trip this much fun!

#14

Bravo, Amelia Bedelia!

1997

When Mrs Rogers sends Amelia Bedelia to the station to pick up the conductor for the school concert, she doesn′t expect her to bring back the train conductor. As usual, Amelia Bedelia has gotten things all mixed up in her latest hilarious adventure.

#15

Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor

1999

The race is on! Amelia Bedelia always does what she's told. So when Mr. Rogers tells her she should run for Mayor Thomas' office, she picks up her shirt, and dashes off to City Hall. She knows just what she'd do in the mayor's shoes (polish them, of course). With Amelis Bedelia in the race, politics will never be the same!

#16

Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia

2002

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. The doctor is out! But Amelia Bedelia is ready to help a crowd of grouchy patients. Along the way she doses out some of the best medicine of all—laughter, of course! "No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review

#17

Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm

2003

Amelia Bedelia is helping out at the library! She may not know the difference between a stegosaurus and a thesaurus, but Amelia Bedelia will go to any lengths to make reading fun. Ages 4 – 8

#20

Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia

2004

Trick or treat! Amelia Bedelia wants to help prepare for the big Halloween party, but how can she follow directions when nothing is as it seems?

#22

Libro - Amelia Bedelia, Rocket Scientist. Mexico

2005

When Amelia Bedelia helps out at the school science fair, she finds an exploding volcano, some UFOs, and a mad scientist!

#23

Amelia Bedelia Under Construction

2006

Caution! When Amelia Bedelia takes on a home renovation project, she adds her own funny touches, from sanding the deck with buckets of sand to pulling out the hammers to break ground!

#29

Amelia Bedelia, Cub Reporter

2012

After an incident involving a windowpane, a paperboy, and a duck, Amelia Bedelia finds herself reporting for the local school newspaper. No story is too small for Amelia Bedelia, and she reminds everyone exactly why she's so sensational!

Authors

Peggy Parish

Author · 36 books

Peggy Parish was the author of the children's story series Amelia Bedelia. The series was continued, after her sudden death from an aneurysm, by her nephew Herman Parish. Peggy attended the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Herman honored Peggy's life in his book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia, by writing in its dedication: "For Peggy Parish, the real Amelia Bedelia." -Wikipedia

Herman Parish

Author · 61 books

Herman Parish is the author of Amelia Bedelia children's book series, nephew of original author, Peggy Parish. Having grown up with his aunt’s tales of Amelia’s humorous misadventures, Herman decided to carry on the legacy after his aunt’s death in 1988. He did not wish to entrust the future of the series into the hands of a children’s author outside of the family. Since Peggy had the summers off from teaching, she was able to stay with the Parish family for extended periods of time, allowing Herman and Peggy to develop a close relationship. More importantly, this gave Herman a chance to keenly observe Peggy during her writing processes, gaining great insight to the road ahead of him. To carry on the essence of the series, Herman thoroughly examined his aunt’s work and did his best to capture what exactly made the character of Amelia Bedelia such a hit. Having editor Susan Hirschman and illustrator Lynn Sweat in common with his aunt helped to make the transition. He has added thirteen more books to the series. Herman is a resident of Princeton, New Jersey, and travels to libraries and schools across the United States, speaking and inspiring young children. The importance of revising and editing is often stressed during these dynamic lectures. He has presented to students in more than 22 states. -Wikipedia ***The photo at left is of Herman with his aunt, Peggy Parish, in 1985.