Peggy Parish

Amelia Bedelia is taking her special brand of helpfulness to a brand new location. Her neighbor, Miss Emma, needs an extra pair of hands for the day, so the cheerful housekeeper arrives ready to work. This time, she has even brought her young niece, Effie Lou, to teach her exactly how to follow instructions perfectly. Of course, perfect instructions lead to hilarious disasters. When told to dust the potato bugs in the garden, Amelia Bedelia carefully covers the insects in dusting powder. When asked to sow the seeds, she takes out a needle and thread to sew them together. You will laugh out loud as the enthusiastic aunt and niece turn Miss Emma's home and garden upside down. Jump into this funny adventure where two literal thinkers cause double the trouble, proving that helping out is always an entertaining mess when Amelia Bedelia is leading the way.

The local baseball team is missing a player, and they desperately need someone to step up to the plate. Enter Amelia Bedelia, the enthusiastic housekeeper who is ready to help out, even though she knows absolutely nothing about the rules of baseball. When the coach tells her to steal a base, she actually unplugs the base and runs away with it. When she is instructed to run home, she leaves the field and heads straight back to the Rogers' house. You will cheer and laugh as her wild, literal interpretations of the game create total chaos on the baseball diamond. Despite her hilarious mistakes and utter confusion, her incredible spirit and determination might just be exactly what the struggling team needs to secure a victory. Grab your baseball glove and join Amelia Bedelia for a wildly funny sports adventure that proves you do not need to know the rules to be the most valuable player.

The holiday season is here, and the Rogers household is bustling with festive preparations for Aunt Myra's big visit. With Amelia Bedelia in charge of getting everything ready, you can be absolutely sure that this Christmas Eve will be anything but traditional. Following her instructions with her usual literal mindset, she bakes a delicious date cake that contains an actual paper calendar inside of it. When it is time to hang the stockings by the chimney, she happily fills them to the brim with real turkey stuffing. Her hilarious misinterpretations of classic holiday traditions create a joyful, laugh-out-loud mess that threatens to turn the family celebration completely upside down. You will be giggling as you read about her well-meaning but wacky attempts to create the perfect holiday atmosphere. This incredibly funny and festive tale proves that even when everything goes wrong, Christmas magic and family warmth always shine through the funniest of mistakes.

Pack your bags and grab your sleeping bag, because Amelia Bedelia is heading into the great outdoors for the very first time. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are taking their housekeeper on a wilderness trip, but Amelia Bedelia's literal mind makes surviving in nature a hilarious challenge. When Mr. Rogers tells her to pitch the tent, she happily throws the heavy canvas straight into the bushes. When she is told to catch a fish, she jumps into the water and tries to grab one with her bare hands. You will laugh out loud as her wacky misunderstandings turn a peaceful nature retreat into an unforgettable circus. Experience the fun of camping alongside the world's most confusing camper. From rowing boats to building campfires, this chaotic trip proves that spending time in the woods is never boring when Amelia Bedelia is in charge of the outdoor chores.

Jump in! Get ready for laughs with Amelia Bedelia! When Amelia Bedelia is put in charge of planning a surprise shower, you know things are going to get interesting. She loves to help, but she always takes everything literally. Imagine what happens when she’s asked to "draw the shades" or "ice the cake"! Why it pulls you in: You'll giggle and grin as Amelia Bedelia tries her best, but misunderstands every instruction in the funniest way possible. From bringing a garden hose to "shower" the guests to dressing a chicken in clothes, her silly mix-ups will have you laughing out loud. It's a joyful adventure where nothing goes as planned, but everything turns out wonderfully funny. About the book: This hilarious story is perfect for early readers who love a good laugh and enjoy seeing words used in unexpected ways. Join Amelia Bedelia for a party you won't forget!

For nearly half a century, Amelia Bedelia has been turning ordinary chores into extraordinary fun. In this special collection, you will find four of her most beloved adventures. Watch as she draws the drapes with a pencil and sketchpad, makes a sponge cake with a real sponge, and looks for a spoon when driving toward a fork in the road. You can always count on the well-meaning Amelia Bedelia to take things to hilariously literal extremes. But you can also count on her putting her whole heart into everything she does, always having a scrumptious treat ready to share at the end of a long day. Get ready to laugh out loud as you join America's favorite literal-minded housekeeper on her classic mix-ups.

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.

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.

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.

The Rogers household is in a total panic because Great-Aunt Myra is coming for a visit. She is very strict, and everything must be absolutely perfect for her arrival. Amelia Bedelia is eager to help prepare the house, but as usual, her literal thinking turns every simple chore into a hilarious disaster. When she is told to strip the beds, she tears the sheets into long strips of fabric. When instructed to make a jelly roll, she literally rolls a jar of jelly across the kitchen floor. You will giggle at her crazy mix-ups as the house descends into total chaos just before the important guest arrives. Just when it seems like the visit is completely ruined, Amelia Bedelia's amazing baking skills might just save the day. Join the lovable housekeeper for another funny adventure where good intentions and delicious treats smooth over even the most ridiculous mistakes.

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.

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.

Dive into three hilarious adventures packed into one wonderful collection featuring everyone's favorite literal-minded housekeeper. Whenever Amelia Bedelia is handed a list of instructions, you can guarantee that nothing will go exactly as planned. In this treasury, you will follow along as she attempts to finish household chores and cook dinner, leading to spectacular messes. You will also see what happens when she is tasked with looking after the Lanes' baby, applying her famously exact obedience to the strict babysitting instructions. Finally, watch the laughs multiply when she brings her niece Effie Lou along to help out, teaching the younger girl exactly how to dust potato bugs and sew garden seeds. This delightful book brings together her funniest mix-ups, showcasing the clever wordplay that makes her stories timeless. You will be laughing constantly as she turns ordinary daily tasks into unbelievably silly situations, proving that hard work can be incredibly funny.

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!