New Releases by Herman Parish

Caution! When Amelia Bedelia takes on a home renovation project, she adds her own funny touches, from sanding the deck with buckets of sand to pulling out the hammers to break ground!

At the museum, Amelia Bedelia encounters a man named Art, abstract art, a boy named Drew, and a painting thief. It''s enough to make the literal-minded housekeeper''s head spin. Will her entire visit be a bust?

After being called a rocket scientist by Mr. Rogers after washing his reading glasses in the dishwasher, housekeeper Amelia Bedelia wreaks havoc when she volunteers to be a judge at the school science fair.

Amelia Bedelia is helping out at the library! She may not know the difference between a stegosaurus and a thesaurus, but Amelia Bedelia will go to any lengths to make reading fun. Ages 4 – 8

You Are Invited to Go Batty with Amelia Bedelia! What: Party When: Halloween Who: Amelia Bedelia and Friends No RSVP necessary -- just open this book for tricks (and treats) galore!

The literal-minded Amelia Bedelia accompanies Maria and Alex to school where she tests the patience of their teacher, Miss Wilson.

Put Amelia Bedelia on your list! What happens when Amelia Bedelia goes shopping for the holidays? She''s got a list and she''s checking it twice. But everything she needs to buy is a compound word. Amelia Bedelia compounds the confusion as only she can. Pull back the flaps to find out what her friends are really getting!

Prescription Date: A hot day in August. For: Young readers. Symptoms: Dr. Horton''s office is full of waiting patients. The doctor is delayed. The patients'' patience is running out. Nurse Ames needs help! Treatment: Amelia Bedelia, helper par excellence, who solves all problems, even if she creates new ones along the way! Recommendation: Open this book, turn the pages, and get ready to laugh at Amelia Bedelia''s latest literal misinterpretations, medical style!

When Mrs Rogers sends Amelia Bedelia to the station to pick up the conductor for the school concert, she doesn′t expect her to bring back the train conductor. As usual, Amelia Bedelia has gotten things all mixed up in her latest hilarious adventure.

"A familiar heroine takes an unfamiliar seat in Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia. Herman Parish, nephew of Amelia''s creator, Peggy Parish, keeps the wordplay in high gear....Lynn Sweat''s bright and jaunty illustrations, meanwhile, suit the action to a (Model?) T."--Publishers Weekly.