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Peggy Parish

    July 14, 1927 – November 19, 1988

    Peggy Parish created the beloved Amelia Bedelia series, known for its playful exploration of literal interpretations of idioms and phrases. Her unique narrative approach generated delightful humor and introduced young readers to the nuances of language. Parish's distinctive voice and clever use of wordplay continue to charm audiences, making her work a staple in children's literature.

    Amelia Bedelia and the Baby
    Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower
    The Adventures of Amelia Bedelia
    Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia
    Amelia Bedelia 5-Book I Can Read Box Set #1: Amelia Bedelia Hit the Books
    Amelia Bedelia 50th Anniversary Library: Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, and Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia
    • Learn to read with America’s favorite mixed-up housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia! The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since Amelia Bedelia was first published more than fifty years ago. This box set includes three of the most popular and bestselling Amelia Bedelia Level 2 I Can Read stories: Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, and Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia.Amelia Bedelia is all boxed up—literally! The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of beginning readers and making learning to read fun. A great gift and a wonderful way to introduce beginning readers to a favorite character!

      Amelia Bedelia 50th Anniversary Library: Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, and Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia
    • Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
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      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.

      Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia
    • Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
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      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?

      Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower
    • Amelia Bedelia and the Baby

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
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      Taking care of baby Amelia Bedelia has her hands full when she takes care of Mrs. Lane's baby. As usual, the literal-minded housekeeper mixes things up, but she also wins the heart of her newest and youngest fan.

      Amelia Bedelia and the Baby
    • Amelia Bedelia

      • 63 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
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      Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper with a literal mind, merrily upsets the household when she "dresses" the chicken and "trims" the steak with ribbons and lace.

      Amelia Bedelia
    • Thank You, Amelia Bedelia

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
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      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!

      Thank You, Amelia Bedelia
    • No More Monsters for Me!

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Minneapolis Simpkin is not allowed to have a pet, so she finds the most unusual replacement

      No More Monsters for Me!
    • Good Work, Amelia Bedelia

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
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      For use in schools and libraries only. A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

      Good Work, Amelia Bedelia