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Titles in Order of Original Publication:
 AMELIA BEDELIA
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Fritz Siebel
Harpercollins Juvenile Books
ISBN: 0064441555
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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It's Amelia Bedelia's first day as the housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, and Mrs. Rogers gives her a list of chores to do while they are out. There's no question that Amelia Bedelia follows instructions very well --- she does everything she is asked to do. Unfortunately, she is the kind of person that takes everything literally. Sure, she changes the bathroom towels, dusts the furniture and draws the drapes, but it's not what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers have in mind.
 THANK YOU, AMELIA BEDELIA
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Barbara Siebel Thomas, based on the original drawings by Fritz Siebel
HarperTrophy
ISBN: 0064441717
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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Great-Aunt Myra is coming for a visit and everything must be perfect when she arrives. So Mrs. Rogers is not too happy when she sees what Amelia Bedelia has done around the house, which includes stripping the sheets off the bed, checking Mr. Rogers's shirts and making a jelly roll. She's worried that Great-Aunt Myra won't feel at home. How does their visitor react to Amelia's work? The answer may surprise you --- or then again, it may not!
 AMELIA BEDELIA AND THE SURPRISE SHOWER
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Barbara Siebel Thomas, based on the original drawings by Fritz Siebel
HarperTrophy
ISBN: 0064440192
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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Mrs. Rogers and her friends are planning a surprise wedding shower for Mrs. Alma. Fortunately for us, Amelia Bedelia is in charge of all the preparations! She prunes the hedges, cuts flowers and runs over a tablecloth with an iron, among other things. Amelia's idea of a wedding shower doesn't amuse Mrs. Alma but, by the end of the story, everybody is laughing. Amelia always seems to have that kind of effect on people.
 COME BACK, AMELIA BEDELIA
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Wallace Tripp
HarperTrophy
ISBN: 0064442047
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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One morning, Mrs. Rogers asks Amelia Bedelia for some coffee with her cereal. Being the obedient housekeeper that she is, Amelia does exactly as she is told --- she puts the coffee in the cereal. Mrs. Rogers is so furious that she fires her! Poor Amelia Bedelia must look for another job. But she keeps getting things mixed up wherever she goes --- whether it's the beauty shop, the dress shop or the doctor's office. So what job does Amelia finally get? Well, the title of this book should give you a big hint.
 PLAY BALL, AMELIA BEDELIA
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Wallace Tripp
HarperTrophy
ISBN: 0064442055
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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The Grizzlies are about to play a baseball game against the Tornados, but Jimmy, one of the players for the Grizzlies, is sick. So who does the team choose to fill in for Jimmy? Amelia Bedelia, of course! But with our loveable housekeeper involved, this turns out to be no ordinary game. Find out what happens when Amelia is told to tag a player, steal a base and run home. Will Amelia Bedelia totally embarrass her team --- or perhaps help them win?
 GOOD WORK, AMELIA BEDELIA
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Camelot
ISBN: 0380728311
Ages 4-8
52 pages
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Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are going out for the day and leave a list of jobs for Amelia Bedelia to do. Well, you probably know what this means. Our literal-minded maid will handle these chores in her usual wacky way. See how Amelia makes bread rise, patches the front door screen and bakes a sponge cake --- this is one cake you will NOT want to sink your teeth into!
 TEACH US, AMELIA BEDELIA
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 0688800696
Ages 4-8
56 pages
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A simple misunderstanding lands Amelia Bedelia in a classroom, teaching a group of very excitable elementary school children. The students are in for quite a treat, because they witness firsthand the unusual ways in which Amelia Bedelia does roll call, plant bulbs and paint pictures. She even takes the kids on a surprise field trip. By the end of the day, the students are begging her to teach them again. Amelia's popularity is sure spreading!
 AMELIA BEDELIA HELPS OUT
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Camelot
ISBN: 038072796X
Ages 4-8
63 pages
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Amelia Bedelia and her little niece, Effie Lou, come to help Miss Emma take care of her house and garden. You can just imagine how messed up things become when Amelia starts telling Effie Lou what needs to be done: weed the garden, stake (or is it steak?) the beans and make a tea cake. Our cheery housekeeper makes quite a good impression on Miss Emma, who manages to laugh at most of what Amelia does.
 AMELIA BEDELIA AND THE BABY
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Camelot
ISBN: 0380727951
Ages 4-8
63 pages
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Amelia Bedelia gets along very well with children, but does she have what it takes to care for a little baby? We learn the answer to this question when Amelia babysits for little Missy Lane. She does everything that a good babysitter should do --- she gives Missy a bottle, takes her out for a while and makes her baby food --- although most babysitters don't think as literally as Amelia does. But Missy doesn't mind at all. She's having the time of her life with Amelia!
 AMELIA BEDELIA GOES CAMPING
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Camelot
ISBN: 0380729172
Ages 4-8
60 pages
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Mr. and Mrs. Rogers take Amelia Bedelia on her first-ever camping trip. But they're not too thrilled when they find out exactly how their housekeeper pitches tents, catches fish and puts on coffee. Fortunately, Amelia does know how to organize a good picnic --- and she also knows how to give Mr. Rogers a surprise he will never forget.
 MERRY CHRISTMAS, AMELIA BEDELIA
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Camelot
ISBN: 0380727978
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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The Christmas season has arrived, but Amelia Bedelia is taking no holiday from her wacky misadventures. Maybe you can figure out for yourself what Amelia's idea of a date cake is, or how she trims a tree and stuffs the children's stockings.
 AMELIA BEDELIA'S FAMILY ALBUM
by Peggy Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 0688076769
Ages 4-8
48 pages
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In this highly entertaining book, Amelia Bedelia takes out her family album and shows us pictures of her family members. Her dad is a telephone operator, her Aunt Mary is a bank teller, her Uncle Dan takes pictures and her cousin Chester is a printer. These all appear to be very interesting and familiar occupations --- but our interpretations of these jobs are quite different from Amelia Bedelia's!
 GOOD DRIVING, AMELIA BEDELIA
by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 0060080922
Ages 4-8
48 pages
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Can you imagine Amelia Bedelia behind the wheel of a car? Well, you don't have to imagine it --- you can see it all for yourself in this hilarious book. It's Amelia Bedelia's birthday and she decides to visit her cousin Alcolu. Because she hasn't driven in years, she wisely lets Mr. Rogers accompany her on the trip. But they end up getting lost, thanks to Amelia's literal approach to driving and they must return home. No need to despair. Lots of people are there to celebrate her birthday, including her cousin.
 BRAVO, AMELIA BEDELIA!
by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Harpercollins Juvenile Books
ISBN: 0064443183
Ages 4-8
48 pages
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Even though Amelia Bedelia can't play a musical instrument, she certainly plays a big part in the school concert. After all, she does know how to play a B-flat --- well, at least she thinks she does. Her ideas of a string section and wind instrument are odd, but she does manage to bring the house down --- along with the conductor --- with her smashing performance!
 AMELIA BEDELIA 4 MAYOR
by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
HarperTrophy
ISBN: 0064443094
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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Amelia Bedelia always does what she is told. So when Mr. Rogers jokingly remarks that she should run for Mayor Thomas's office, she dashes out of the kitchen and heads for City Hall. She eventually decides to become a candidate for mayor and we're lucky enough to follow her on the campaign trail. With Amelia Bedelia involved, politics has never been this fun --- or this honest!
 CALLING DOCTOR AMELIA BEDELIA
by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 0060014210
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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Amelia Bedelia has an appointment with Dr. Horton, but the doctor is running late. The office is filled with impatient patients and Nurse Ames asks Amelia to help out. Be prepared to laugh out loud as Amelia gives advice to patients who have hives, hear ringing in their ears and have a bug. A trip to the doctor's office has never been this wacky!
 AMELIA BEDELIA, BOOKWORM
by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow
ISBN: 0060518901
Ages 4-8
64 pages
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Amelia Bedelia has returned --- just in time to celebrate her 40th birthday! This time, our favorite literal-minded housekeeper is spending a day volunteering at the library. But Mrs. Page, the librarian, is surprised when Amelia Bedelia "borrows" the bookmobile for a bookstore visit. Can Amelia Bedelia explain that she was just trying to go by the book? Or will she have the book thrown at her for this latest misunderstanding?
 HAPPY HAUNTING, AMELIA BEDELIA
by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 0060518944
Ages 6-up
64 pages
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Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are throwing a Halloween party at their house, and the person with the best costume will win a prize. Amelia Bedelia does her best to help Mr. and Mrs. Rogers prepare for the festivities, even though there are a few misunderstandings along the way (what a surprise!). But when Mr. Rogers unintentionally hurts Amelia Bedelia's feelings, Mrs. Rogers decides to give her husband a good old-fashioned trick. The results are absolutely hilarious --- although Mr. Rogers probably wishes he had not eaten any of Amelia Bedelia's leftover casserole the next day!
 AMELIA BEDELIA, ROCKET SCIENTIST?
by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060518871
Ages 6-up
64 pages
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Mr. Rogers sarcastically calls Amelia Bedelia a rocket scientist after discovering his eyeglasses in the dishwasher. Our literal-minded housekeeper, who believes she's just received a promotion, heads to the school's science fair, where she'll be assisting Miss Edwards. Unfortunately, Amelia Bedelia behaves nothing like a rocket scientist as she observes some of the outstanding projects that the students have been working on. Her zany actions result in a very embarrassing moment for Dr. Don Dinglebatt, who is judging the fair, and he storms out of the gym. It appears that there will be no winner this year and that Amelia Bedelia has done much more harm than good by showing up. But, as strange as it may sound, our "rocket scientist" turns out to be a hero.
 AMELIA BEDELIA UNDER CONSTRUCTION
by Herman Parish
Greenwillow Books
ISBN-10: 0060843462
ISBN-13: 9780060843465
Ages 6-up
64 pages
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Amelia Bedelia arrives at the Hardy residence to babysit Andrew and Angela while their mom goes to the doctor. Kathy Hardy informs Amelia Bedelia that she's expecting an "addition," which turns out to be the wrong choice of words. Because when the literal-minded housekeeper is alone with the children, two men from a construction company called "Additions Unlimited" pull into the driveway. Amelia Bedelia is convinced that these are the additions to which Mrs. Hardy was referring, so she allows Bill and Eddie to begin making major improvements to the house.
Meanwhile, Amelia Bedelia decides to accomplish some of the tasks on Mr. and Mrs. Hardy's to-do lists, such as sanding the deck, painting the patio using two coats, and putting marble on the kitchen countertops. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy will be in for quite a surprise when they see what has happened to their beloved house!
 AMELIA BEDELIA'S MASTERPIECE
by Peggy Parish and Herman Parish
Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 9780060843557
Ages 6-up
64 pages
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Amelia Bedelia visits an art museum. She is immediately fooled by a sculpture called Birdwatcher, convinced that this work of art is a real person. Mrs. Rogers introduces her to Arthur Stiles, the director of the museum, who suggests that she look around the museum and then they’ll figure out a way she can help as their newest volunteer.
At the gift shop, Amelia Bedelia purchases a genuine reproduction of a bust (a sculpture of the head, shoulders and chest) that looks just like Cousin Alcolu. She heads off to explore the museum and immediately comes across the real bust of Cousin Alcolu. Noticing that the bust she bought (which she refers to as a “real fake”) is in better shape than the original one, Amelia Bedelia swaps the busts. She places the “worth less” one on the pedestal and puts the “price less” one in her bag so she can take it home and clean it up.
It looks like Amelia Bedelia hasn’t made such a wise decision, right? Little does our literal-minded housekeeper know that this one action will have serious consequences for herself, Mrs. Rogers, Art and the museum. Will her entire visit be a bust?
 AMELIA BEDELIA AND THE CAT
written by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 9780060843496
Ages 6-up
48 pages
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Amelia Bedelia spots a tiny kitten who emerges from some plants in Mr. and Mrs. Rogers’s backyard. He resembles a miniature tiger, so naturally she names him Tiger. Because she has never taken care of a cat before, Amelia Bedelia thinks it would be a good idea to call the City Zoo. As luck would have it, a man named Mr. Lyon answers the phone, which leads to a hilarious exchange between them.
Amelia Bedelia decides to head to the store to buy Tiger something to eat. A series of misunderstandings ensues while the two stroll through the neighborhood, including her confusion over what a litter box is and what’s up for grabs at a garage sale. When a car literally drives the cat up a tree, Amelia Bedelia goes out on a limb in hopes of saving her new little friend.
 AMELIA BEDELIA TALKS TURKEY
written by Herman Parish
illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 9780060843526
Ages 6-10
64 pages
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After learning from the acting principal that every third grade teacher is out sick thanks to a virus, Amelia Bedelia agrees to help the third graders rehearse for their Thanksgiving pageant. The kids seem amused by their new director, which is totally understandable considering her interpretations of dress rehearsals, practicing lines, getting a different part, dressing rooms, big roles, sweet potatoes and cast parties.
Amelia Bedelia decides to make some improvements to the play as a way of bringing the Thanksgiving story up to date. What follows is the most literal retelling of the Mayflower voyage and the feast shared by the Pilgrims and Indians that has ever been presented. What an entertaining way to celebrate Turkey Day!
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