Wallace Tripp

Amelia Bedelia is looking for a brand new job, but finding the right fit is proving to be a hilarious challenge. Because she always does exactly what she is told, her new bosses are completely confused by her actions. When a beauty shop manager tells her to pin up a customer's hair, she uses real safety pins. When an office boss asks her to file some important papers, she takes out a nail file and begins shredding the documents to pieces. Fired from one job after another, she eventually accidentally wanders into a local baseball game and takes a swing at sports. You will not be able to stop laughing as she creates absolute chaos in the beauty parlor, the office, and the baseball field. Follow the world's most literal thinker on her wild search for a job, and see how her hilarious misunderstandings always manage to create an unforgettable adventure.

Step into the hilarious household of the world's most literal-minded housekeeper. When Amelia Bedelia receives a list of simple chores, she follows every single word exactly as it is written. If the instructions tell her to dress the chicken for dinner, she might just sew it a tiny outfit. If she needs to dust the furniture, you can expect her to sprinkle actual dust all over the living room. Her well-meaning mix-ups constantly turn ordinary days upside down, leading to laugh-out-loud messes that will keep you giggling from start to finish. This collection brings together three of her most famous misadventures, including a time when her exact obedience gets her fired from multiple jobs and an unforgettable afternoon where she steps onto a baseball field to fill in for a sick player. You will love seeing how her unique way of looking at the world always ends in a surprisingly sweet and funny resolution.

Meet Amelia Bedelia, the most lovable and literal-minded housekeeper you will ever encounter! It is her very first day working for the Rogers family, and she wants to make sure she follows their list of chores perfectly. But when the instructions tell her to "dress the chicken" and "trim the steak," Amelia Bedelia knows exactly what to do—out come the fancy ribbons, tiny clothes, and delicate lace! From dusting the furniture with actual dusting powder to drawing the drapes on a piece of paper, her hilarious misunderstandings turn the entire household upside down. Just when Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are ready to lose their patience, Amelia Bedelia serves up a surprise that might just save her job. Discover the classic, laugh-out-loud story that has kept readers giggling for generations. Get ready to fall in love with Amelia Bedelia's uniquely funny way of looking at the world!