Lynn Sweat

Do you love making cool things with your hands? Get ready to create amazing mobiles that dance and twirl right in your own home! This fun book shows you how to turn ordinary items you already have around the house, like paper, string, and hangers, into beautiful hanging sculptures. You'll learn simple steps to balance different shapes and objects so they can float and spin in the air. Imagine decorating your room with your very own handmade art! You can make all sorts of unique designs, from funny creatures to colorful shapes. It's easy, creative, and a wonderful way to bring a little magic into your space using everyday materials. Let your imagination soar and make a mobile that's just for you!

Aunt Emma shares her cozy home with nine very independent cats. Everyone tells her that nine felines are simply too many for one person to handle. However, Aunt Emma loves every single one of her furry companions, from the sleepiest tabby to the most energetic kitten. Late one night, a sneaky burglar breaks into the house, thinking it will be an easy target. He completely underestimates the power of nine watchful cats. Working together in surprising and hilarious ways, the feline crew jumps into action to protect their beloved owner and their home. You will love watching these clever pets create absolute chaos for the clumsy thief, tripping him up at every turn. Join Aunt Emma and her remarkable furry friends in a funny, fast-paced adventure that proves a house full of cats is the best security system anyone could ever ask for.

Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are heading out for the day, and they have left their housekeeper with a long list of important chores. Amelia Bedelia is eager to do a wonderful job, so she gets right to work the moment they walk out the door. The only problem is that Amelia Bedelia always takes instructions perfectly literally. When the list tells her to sponge the cake, she actually uses a cleaning sponge. When she is told to sweep the dirt, she creates entirely new problems around the house. You will burst out laughing as her honest mistakes turn a normal day of housework into an absolute disaster. Can she fix the massive mess before her employers return home? Step into the wacky world of everyone's favorite mixed-up housekeeper. This classic, hilarious adventure proves that even when everything goes completely wrong, a good heart and a great dessert can save the day.

Get ready for a deliciously funny adventure! Amelia Bedelia is famous for her incredible baking, but she always has her own unique, literal-minded way of doing things. When she decides to lend a hand at the local bakery and enter a high-stakes cake-making contest, it sounds like a recipe for total disaster! Will her hilarious misunderstandings ruin the dessert, or will she whip up a sweet surprise? With a pinch of sweetness, a dab of silliness, and a heaping helping of fun, Amelia Bedelia sets out to create a cake unlike any other. This classic early reader is perfectly crafted to help you build your vocabulary while laughing out loud at clever wordplay. Grab your apron and join the fun as Amelia Bedelia proves that the best recipes always include a lot of laughter.

Babysitting requires a lot of patience and care, but when Amelia Bedelia is left in charge of an infant, you can expect a hilarious disaster. Mrs. Lane has left a very detailed list of instructions for taking care of her precious baby, assuming the experienced housekeeper will handle everything perfectly. Naturally, Amelia Bedelia follows the list exactly word for word. Whether she is mixing up the baby's food in strange ways or misinterpreting nap time directions, her well-meaning actions turn the nursery into a wacky playground. You will chuckle at her ridiculous mistakes as she desperately tries to keep the baby happy and the house in one piece. Despite all the mix-ups and chaotic moments, she manages to win over her very youngest fan with her warm heart. Enjoy this silly, lovable story that shows there is more than one way to be the best babysitter in town.

Buckle up for the funniest car ride you will ever take! When Mr. Rogers decides to take Amelia Bedelia out to practice her driving, he is in for the ride of his life. As always, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what she is told, taking every single direction completely literally. If he tells her to look for a fork in the road, you can bet she will be searching for silverware! Her unique way of following instructions gets them into plenty of silly trouble, but it also makes for an unforgettable trip. You will be giggling from the driveway to the highway as Amelia Bedelia takes the wheel. Get ready to hit the road with America's favorite literal-minded housekeeper in a classic adventure that proves driving is never boring when Amelia Bedelia is in the driver's seat.

The race is on, and politics will never be the same! Amelia Bedelia always does exactly what she is told. So, when Mr. Rogers suggests she should run for the mayor's office, she literally picks up her shirt and dashes straight to City Hall! She knows exactly what she would do if she were in the mayor's shoes, polish them, of course! As Amelia Bedelia accidentally enters the local election, her classic, literal-minded mix-ups turn the whole town upside down. This hilarious early reader is packed with clever wordplay and silly situations that will keep newly independent readers laughing from start to finish. Join everyone's favorite housekeeper as she takes on City Hall and proves that a little bit of laughter is the best policy of all.

Have you ever wanted to dress up as a knight, a princess, or maybe even a character from a faraway land? With Peggy Parish's Costumes to Make, you can! This fun book is packed with easy-to-follow instructions to help you create amazing outfits for any occasion. Imagine becoming a historical figure, someone from a different country, or your favorite storybook hero. You'll find simple steps to make costumes for school plays, Halloween, birthday parties, or just for dress-up fun at home. Get ready to use your imagination and creativity to bring your costume ideas to life! You'll learn how to craft unique outfits that will make you feel special and ready for adventure. What will you become first?

If you thought Amelia Bedelia was uniquely funny, wait until you meet the rest of her relatives. The world's most literal-minded housekeeper is finally opening up her personal family album to share the wacky people who share her unusual way of thinking. As she flips through the pages and introduces her aunts, uncles, and cousins, you quickly realize that her hilarious habit of taking every single word exactly as it sounds runs deep in her family tree. Each relative brings their own brand of laugh-out-loud confusion to their jobs and daily lives. You will discover exactly where Amelia gets her zany personality as she proudly describes their unbelievable misadventures. This entertaining tour through her family history is packed with the clever wordplay and silly mix-ups you expect from your favorite housekeeper. It is a joyful celebration of a very original family that proves the apple never falls far from the wacky tree.

The classroom is about to get a major dose of hilarious confusion. When the principal, Mr. Carter, accidentally mistakes the literal-minded housekeeper Amelia Bedelia for the school's new substitute teacher, the students are in for an unforgettable day. Armed with a list of lesson plans, Amelia steps up to the chalkboard ready to follow every direction exactly as it is written. If the schedule says to call the roll, she might just ask bread rolls to speak up. If it is time for a science experiment or a physical education drill, her unique interpretations lead to instant chaos and endless giggles. You will love watching the students react as their ordinary school day turns into a wild and wacky adventure. This incredibly funny story perfectly captures the magic of words and the hilarious trouble they can cause when the world's most literal thinker is put in charge of a classroom full of eager children.

You are officially invited to go batty with Amelia Bedelia! It is Halloween, and Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are throwing a spooky party. Naturally, Amelia Bedelia is there to help with the preparations, but her literal-minded mix-ups quickly turn the haunting into a hilarious disaster! From carving jack-o'-lanterns to setting up the decorations, her unique way of following instructions guarantees that this party will be full of unexpected surprises. This classic early reader is packed with clever wordplay, silly situations, and plenty of festive fun. Perfect for newly independent readers who love a good laugh, this book delivers tricks and treats galore. Open the pages and join Amelia Bedelia for a Halloween celebration where the biggest scare is how hard you will be laughing!

Saddle up for a hilarious adventure on the open range! When Amelia Bedelia takes a vacation to her Uncle Buck's dude ranch out West, she is ready to make herself right at home. But the Wild West has never seen a cowgirl quite like this literal-minded housekeeper! From getting all tied up in her very own lasso to stopping a cattle stampede with her bare hands, Amelia Bedelia brings her signature mix-ups to the frontier. This classic early reader is packed with clever wordplay and laugh-out-loud situations that will keep you turning the pages. Perfect for newly independent readers, this funny and fast-paced story proves that whether she is baking a pie or wrangling horses, Amelia Bedelia always saves the day in her own unique way.

Grab your hard hat and get ready to build! When Amelia Bedelia takes on a home renovation project, she adds her own hilarious touches to the job. As always, she takes every single instruction completely literally. If she is told to sand the deck, you can bet she will be using actual buckets of sand! And when it is time to break ground, she pulls out the hammers to physically smash the dirt. Her unique way of following directions turns a simple construction project into an unforgettable and laugh-out-loud adventure. You will giggle at every silly mix-up as Amelia Bedelia proves that building and fixing things is never boring when she is on the crew. Join the fun and see what she constructs next!