Herman Parish

Wedding bells are ringing, and Amelia Bedelia has a very important job to do! Her Aunt Mary has just been asked to tie the knot, and young Amelia Bedelia is thrilled to be the flower girl for the big beach wedding. But before the happy couple can get hitched, a wave of hilarious disasters strikes. From a stuck drawbridge and a ripped wedding dress to a mysterious woman and a runaway ring, everything that can go wrong absolutely does! Fortunately, Amelia Bedelia is on the scene. With her unique, literal-minded thinking and surprising problem-solving skills, she is determined to turn these wedding-day disasters into pure delight. Perfect for newly independent readers, this engaging chapter book features short chapters, charming illustrations, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. Join Amelia Bedelia as she takes on her biggest job yet and proves that even the messiest mix-ups can lead to a perfect day.

What happens when America's most literal-minded kid hits the open road? A hilarious family adventure! Young Amelia Bedelia is piling into the car with her parents for a fun-filled road trip, but her unique way of understanding the world turns the journey upside down. When her dad says they are going to roam, she thinks they are heading to Rome! And when told to pack light, she makes sure to bring a lamp. From crashing a parade in a one-horse town to making a brand-new friend at Lake Largemouth, Amelia Bedelia discovers that the best destinations are the ones you never planned for. This delightful chapter book is perfect for newly independent readers who are ready for a slightly more challenging vocabulary. With short, easy-to-read chapters and charming illustrations, you will laugh out loud as you ride along on a wacky road trip where the journey is definitely more exciting than the destination.

Have you ever wondered what you want to be when you grow up? Young Amelia Bedelia and her best friends are on a mission to find out! At school, they are busy exploring all kinds of exciting jobs and fascinating careers, and everyone has a different dream. But Amelia Bedelia is especially curious about what her own father does all day. When she hears that he spends his time pitching to a client, she can only imagine one thing. Does her dad secretly play a lot of baseball while he is supposed to be working? In classic Amelia Bedelia fashion, a simple question leads to a hilarious mix-up! Join Amelia Bedelia as she navigates the confusing world of grown-up jobs, learning valuable lessons about hard work and following your passions along the way. Packed with laugh-out-loud misunderstandings, sweet friendship moments, and plenty of heart, this joyful chapter book is perfect for anyone who loves a good school story. Discover the fun of exploring your future alongside everyone's favorite literal-minded heroine!

Shopping for new shoes is not always as simple as it seems, especially when you are Amelia Bedelia. While her mother insists it is time for a brand new pair, Amelia Bedelia absolutely loves her comfortable, broken-in sneakers and does not want to give them up. During their trip to the shoe store, she suddenly spots the most amazing pair she has ever seen. They are exactly the shoes of her dreams. There is just one funny problem to solve. Those perfect shoes do not belong to the store at all, they actually belong to another girl named Mary Jane. Join the hilarious hunt as Amelia Bedelia tries to find the perfect footwear. You will laugh out loud at her classic, literal mix-ups as she learns that sometimes the right fit is about more than just your feet. This early reader adventure is packed with silly moments you will love.

Grab your sunscreen and get ready for a hilarious beach vacation! Young Amelia Bedelia is heading to Blackberry Island with her best friend Alice and her cousin Jason, and she is ready to dive into all the fun. From trying her hand at surfing to exploring a beach town obsessed with pirates, Amelia Bedelia brings her signature literal-minded mix-ups to the seaside. But the real excitement begins when she literally falls right into what might be buried treasure! Can Amelia Bedelia and her friends uncover the town's deepest secrets? Packed with funny misunderstandings, sunny adventures, and plenty of laughs, this chapter book is perfect for readers who love a good mystery mixed with comedy. Whether you are reading aloud with family or diving in on your own, Amelia Bedelia's beach trip proves that the best adventures happen when things do not go exactly as planned.

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.

Get ready to make a splash! Amelia Bedelia is heading to the beach for a wonderful summer family vacation. Along with her mother, her aunt, and her mischievous cousin who has a nose for trouble, she is ready for sun, sand, and surf. The literal-minded Amelia Bedelia spends her days building spectacular sandcastles, swimming in the ocean, and learning exactly how to sail a boat. But the vacation takes a thrilling turn when she and her new friends stumble across a band of pirates! You will laugh out loud at her hilarious misunderstandings as she navigates the beach and takes every seaside saying completely literally. Join Amelia Bedelia for a sunny chapter book adventure filled with family fun, unexpected discoveries, and plenty of ocean-sized laughs.

Amelia Bedelia loves sports and games of all kinds, but she is on a mission to find the one activity that is absolutely perfect for her. All of her friends and classmates have a particular sport they love and excel at. While Amelia Bedelia loves to run, dribble, and play, she is not the fastest or strongest at any one thing. When her class begins studying the sports of ancient Greece, she decides it is the perfect time to find a sport to call her own. You will laugh out loud as she takes to the field, the yoga mat, and the track with her signature literal-minded style. With fast-paced chapters and plenty of silly situations, this story proves that the most important part of any game is having fun. Get ready to cheer for Amelia Bedelia as she shapes up and discovers her own special talents.

Have you ever wondered why a lucky horseshoe brings good fortune, or why crossing paths with a black cat is considered bad news? Amelia Bedelia is determined to figure out the truth behind these strange superstitions. When she starts hearing about all the different ways to get good luck or bad luck, her curious mind goes to work. Because she takes everything so literally, the idea of breaking her mother's back just by stepping on a sidewalk crack sounds absolutely terrifying. Join the young literal-minded explorer as she conducts her own hilarious investigations into the world of luck. You will crack up at the silly situations she creates while trying to avoid bad omens and collect good ones. This fun early reader story is packed with laughs and proves that the best luck of all is having great friends.

When Amelia Bedelia misses visiting the zoo, she decides to bring the wild animals right to her own backyard! She and her friends work together to build a spectacular backyard zoo, complete with stuffed animals and fun safari attractions for the entire neighborhood. True to form, Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally, leading to silly mix-ups and laugh-out-loud moments as they set up their exhibits. It is a wonderful day of teamwork and problem-solving as the classmates bring their own pets together for the big event. But the backyard zoo becomes a truly wild success when a real monkey escapes from the city zoo and decides to join their safari! You will love reading about Amelia Bedelia's can-do spirit and positive attitude as she turns an ordinary afternoon into an unforgettable neighborhood adventure.

Moving to a new house is a big deal, especially when you take everything literally! Young Amelia Bedelia loves her home and her neighborhood, but when her parents suggest it is time to move, she turns the hunt for a new house into a hilarious adventure. Together, the family visits open houses, explores new neighborhoods, and discovers that home really is where the heart is. Specially designed for newly independent readers, this Level 1 early reader features short sentences, familiar words, and the classic silly mix-ups that have made Amelia Bedelia a favorite for generations. You will laugh out loud as Amelia Bedelia learns all about different types of houses and figures out what makes a house a true home.

Young Amelia Bedelia will do almost anything for a shiny new bicycle. When her parents tell her they will split the cost of a new bike with her, she knows exactly what she needs to do. It is time to put the pedal to the metal and earn some dough! But with Amelia Bedelia, earning dough might just involve actual baking dough, and anything that can happen usually does. You will follow along through fast-paced chapters filled with silly situations, tons of friends, and the funny wordplay that makes Amelia Bedelia so lovable. Whether she is trying to find a job or figuring out how to save her money, her can-do spirit always shines through. Get ready for a hilarious chapter book adventure full of misunderstandings, big goals, and a whole lot of heart as Amelia Bedelia proves that she truly means business.

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to move! All of Amelia Bedelia's friends love to dance. She has friends who are graceful ballerinas, friends who do modern dance, and friends who know how to tap. But Amelia Bedelia is not quite sure which style of dance is the right fit for her. After all, if she is going to dance to a particular tune, she wants it to be her very own! Her search for the perfect dance leads to hilarious mix-ups, from putting an actual bagel in her hair for a bun to taking stage directions a little too literally. You will join Amelia Bedelia, her classmates, and even her pets as they learn everything from ballet to break dancing. This heartwarming chapter book is filled with friendship, funny vocabulary, and a whole lot of rhythm.

Get ready for a paws-itively hilarious adventure! Young Amelia Bedelia is making her chapter book debut, and she is bringing her signature literal-minded mix-ups along for the ride. When Amelia Bedelia gets involved with some furry new friends, her unique way of looking at the world leads to a series of wild and wacky situations. From trying to understand confusing instructions to navigating the ups and downs of friendship, she proves that a little bit of silliness can go a long way. This fast-paced chapter book features short, easy-to-read chapters and charming black-and-white illustrations that perfectly capture the fun. Whether you are a longtime fan or meeting Amelia Bedelia for the very first time, you will laugh out loud as she unleashes her creativity and heart to solve problems in her own special way.

Every great club needs a top-secret headquarters! Amelia Bedelia and her friends have just started the Explorers Club, and they are on the hunt for the perfect place to meet. When they stumble upon an empty lot with a magnificent tree right in the middle, they know they have found the ultimate spot for a cool tree house. There is just one big problem because the lot is a giant mess! Determined to make their dream clubhouse a reality, Amelia Bedelia, her friends, and their parents all pitch in to clean up the space. As they clear away old tires, sort through piles of junk, and recycle trash, they even discover a few adorable stray cats hiding in the brush. But just when the lot is finally looking perfect, the club learns a tough lesson about building on property that does not belong to them. Packed with hilarious misunderstandings and clever wordplay, this story is full of surprises. Join Amelia Bedelia as she learns all about teamwork, protecting the environment, and finding creative solutions to unexpected problems.