Herman Parish

Amelia Bedelia has her entire summer perfectly planned out, but her mother has a very different idea! Instead of enjoying her usual summer routine, Amelia Bedelia is being sent away to the exact same all-girls sleepaway camp her mother attended years ago. When she arrives, the camp is not exactly what she pictured. The cabins are falling apart, the activities are old-fashioned, and it definitely cannot compete with the shiny, high-tech computer camp right across the lake. But Amelia Bedelia is never one to let a little rust and dust ruin her fun! With her unique way of looking at the world, she dives right into camp life, making new friends and causing her signature hilarious mix-ups along the way. Can Amelia Bedelia help save the struggling camp and show everyone that traditional summer fun is still the best kind? Pack your bags and get ready for a hilarious lakeside adventure filled with friendship, teamwork, and plenty of classic Amelia Bedelia misunderstandings!

Get ready to explore the great outdoors! Amelia Bedelia and her entire class are going on a nature hike, and she cannot wait to see what she will find for the classroom nature table. As they walk along the trail, she spots squirrels, deer, birds, and insects. She has a wonderful time splashing in a stream with her friends, collecting leaves, and enjoying a picnic. But because it is Amelia Bedelia, you can expect plenty of silly mix-ups! From literally hitting the trail with a stick to looking for treasure on a stream bank, her unique perspective leads to laughs on every page. You will love joining the class for a fun-filled day in the woods, ending with a surprise discovery that is perfect for the nature table.

Young Amelia Bedelia has a loose tooth, and she cannot wait for the tooth fairy to visit! But no matter how much she wiggles and wobbles it, the tooth just will not fall out. When it finally does, she is absolutely thrilled, until she accidentally loses the tooth all over again! Will she be able to find it before bedtime? This Level 1 early reader is full of the silly mix-ups and literal-minded humor that have made Amelia Bedelia a favorite for over fifty years. With short sentences, familiar words, and a highly relatable story about losing a tooth, this book is perfectly designed to help you build your reading skills while laughing out loud. Join the hunt and see if Amelia Bedelia can solve her lost-and-found mystery!

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.

Grab your backpack and get ready for the best day ever! Young Amelia Bedelia is finally starting first grade, and she could not be more excited. She is absolutely sure she will love everything about school, from meeting her new teacher and making new friends to sitting at her very own desk. With music, gym, art, and recess on the schedule, what could possibly be better? But school can also be a little bit confusing, especially for someone who takes everything exactly as it sounds. As Amelia Bedelia navigates her very first day, her literal-minded thinking leads to a series of silly mix-ups and hilarious misunderstandings. This delightful story brings the classic, laugh-out-loud charm of Amelia Bedelia to a whole new generation. It is the perfect read to help you get ready for your own classroom adventures!

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 absolutely loves everything about Halloween! But this year, she has a big problem. Her brand-new friend, Candy, is obsessed with thrills, chills, and all things spooky. When the town's famous hair-raising haunted hayride gets canceled, Amelia Bedelia is worried that Candy's Halloween will be completely ruined. How can she make sure her friend has the best, spookiest holiday ever? It is time to get creative! Amelia Bedelia and her friends team up to brainstorm the perfect plan to scare Candy silly. But as always, when Amelia Bedelia is in charge, things do not go exactly as expected. Get ready for hilarious mix-ups, silly surprises, and plenty of festive fun in this delightful Halloween adventure. Will their spooky surprises be a trick or a treat? Join Amelia Bedelia to find out!

Young Amelia Bedelia loves playing on her swing set every day after school. But when she discovers a pair of robins building a nest right on top of her favorite slide, she has a big decision to make! Should she clear the nest away so she can keep playing, or give up her slide to give the baby birds a safe home? Choosing kindness, Amelia Bedelia decides to watch the feathered family grow, learning wonderful lessons about nature and her own loving parents along the way. This Level 1 early reader is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Packed with gentle humor, backyard nature discoveries, and a sweet lesson in empathy, this story will make you smile as you build your reading confidence.

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.

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!

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.

Hooray for Valentine's Day! Young Amelia Bedelia is absolutely sure she will love everything about this special holiday. From sweet surprises and a fun party at school to a big, long family hug, she cannot wait to celebrate. But because she takes everything literally, Amelia Bedelia muddles through the day with her heart on her sleeve, trying to make sense of strange greetings and keeping a sharp lookout for Cupid's arrows! This charming picture book is filled with the hilarious mix-ups that have made Amelia Bedelia a beloved character for generations. Perfect for sharing with the ones you love, this funny and warmhearted story captures the true spirit of Valentine's Day, proving that a little laughter is the best gift of all.

Fall is finally here, and young Amelia Bedelia loves everything about the autumn season. She loves the bright red and yellow leaves, the jolly orange pumpkins, and most of all, the crisp apples that are ripe for picking! To celebrate the season, she is getting ready to bake her very first apple pie with her grandma. Amelia Bedelia cannot wait to share the delicious dessert with her mom and dad. But a flock of hungry birds has other ideas for her tasty treat. Luckily, Amelia Bedelia always has a clever plan up her sleeve. Get ready to celebrate the season with a heartwarming and hilarious story about family, baking, and quick thinking.