New Releases by Peggy Parish

Amelia Bedelia was first published in 1963. This special fiftieth anniversary edition of the very first book restores the original text, page design, jacket, and palette of the original volume. What else is the same? Well, the dressed chicken, dusted furniture, and that delicious lemon meringue pie, among other things. An additional eight pages of behind-the-scenes sketches, photographs, and information about the beginnings of this iconic character, the author, the artist, and Amelia Bedelia''s exploits throughout the years is included. "No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she''s usually right when she''s wrong."—The New York Times Book Review Supports the Common Core State Standards

Meet the zany housekeeper. You''ll be surpised to find out what "dust the furniture" and "dress a chicken" really mean!

For nearly half a century, Amelia Bedelia has been turning ordinary tasks into extraordinary fun. Amelia Bedelia draws the drapes with a pencil and sketchpad. She makes sponge cake with a real sponge. She recruits a train conductor to lead an orchestra. And when she''s driving toward a fork in the road, she''s also on the lookout for a spoon. You can count on the well-meaning Amelia Bedelia to take things to hilariously literal extremes. But you can also count on her putting her heart and friendship into everything she does—and always having a scrumptious cake or pie ready to share at the end of a long day. This book includes four of Amelia Bedelia''s most beloved adventures; a CD to listen to while you read; and recipes, games, and more.

Read along with your favorite I Can Read Book characters! I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn-and love-to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child’s reading development. Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each package includes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring: Word-for-word narration Music and sound effects One version with turn-the-page signals One version of uninterrupted reading

Starring everyone''s favourite literal–minded housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia Helps Out appears for the first time in full colour and as an I Can Read Book! A neighbor needs Amelia Bedelia''s helping hands, so everyone''s favorite housekeeper is off to Miss Emma''s house for a day of work. It''s a good thing Miss Emma likes to laugh, because Amelia Bedelia makes her usual merry mess! " Available for the first time in full color! " The zany antics of Amelia Bedelia, one of children''s books most lovable characters, have been enjoyed by kids for more than 40 years! " Herman Parish, nephew to Peggy Parish, who was the original creator of Amelia Bedelia, carries on the tradition of his aunt with new books starring the entertaining housekeeper. Ages 4–8

When Mr. Carter mistakes the lovable,literal-minded Amelia Bedelia for the new teacher, class will never be the same again!

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.

A busy day Mr. and Mrs. Rogers leave for the day and give Amelia Bedelia a long list of chores to do. Not one to stand still, Amelia Bedelia gets right to work -- with totally unexpected results!

Camp Out Amelia Bedelia has never been camping in the great outdoors before. She''s trying her best to do exactly as she''s told, but pitching a tent is not the same as throwing it into the bushes, and catching a fish with your bare hands isn''t easy. As usual, the mixed-up housekeeper makes this camping trip one hugely entertaining adventure.

It''s Christmas Eve, and Amelia Bedelia has to get the Rogers house ready for a visit from Aunt Myra. But with Amelia Bedelia in charge, this Christmas will be one of the funniest ever!

All day, Miss Molly meets people who tell her to "be ready at eight," but she can''t think why. On the stroke of eight o''clock, she realizes why everyone''s looking forward to seeing her & she helps throw her own surprise party

Granny catches two desperadoes with an apple pie.

Blue Sky goes out to hunt for meat for his family and comes home with something quite unexpected.

Guess who''s at bat? The lovable, hilarious amelia Bedelia is back, filling in for a sick player on the Grizzlies baseball team. Watch out! Because nobody plays ball like Amelia Bedelia.

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!

While helping to prepare a surprise shower, Amelia Bedelia and her cousin make some arrangements that are not quite what the guests expected.

Humorous misadventures of the literal-minded housemaid, Amelia Bedelia.

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!

After finally finding a home for a mother rabbit and her many children, Miss Dolly gets a new house guest--a pregnant cat.

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.

Guess what''s growing in the basement... A baby monster! Minneapolis Simpkin is hiding it down there. But a monster is a hard thing to keep secret, especially one that hiccups and cries, and gets bigger every hour. Children''s Choices for 1982 (IRA/CBC) Children''s Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)

Now young children can read about dinosaurs even how to say their names''by themselves. ‘Shouts of welcome will greet this new addition to the Early I Can Read series. I Can Read Books are the premier line of -- beginning readers encouraging children to learn and love -- to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child''s reading development.

FIRED! MRS. ROGERS HAS FINALLY HAD ENOUGH. AMELIA BEDELIA MUST LOOK FOR A NEW JOB. BUT FOR POOR AMELIA BEDELIA, EAH NEW JOB IS A BIGGER MESS THAN THE LAST!

There are lots of different cats for Todd to choose from at the animal shelter. But there''s only one Scruffy.

A girl describes her love-hate relationship with her brother Willy, who calls her a pest but comes to her defense when another boy calls her the same thing.