New Releases by Peggy Parish

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.

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.

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!

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.

Amelia Bedelia must look for a new job -- Mrs. Rogers has finally had enough. But for poor Amelia Bedelia, each new job is a bigger mess than the last. Can she ever find a place to belong?

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!

A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

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!

Good golly Miss Molly! Everyone knows Miss Molly loves animals. One day she finds a rabbit on her doorstep. She feeds it and lets it sleep in a box. So far it is no trouble at all. But the next day Miss Molly finds not one rabbit, but a box full. Rabbits here. Rabbits there. Rabbits hopping everywhere! What is Miss Molly to do?

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.

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.

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.

Aunt Emma''s 9 cats foil a burglary attempt.

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.

Spending the summer with their grandparents, Liza, Jed, and Bill explore an island believed to be haunted by ghosts.

Four books suggesting activities for children to imitate, such as wiggling fingers, splashing water, brushing teeth, and using the potty.

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.'' ''H. ''Excellent illustrations . . . a virtual necessity for any library that serves primary-grade children.'' ''SLJ.

Three children are uneasy when they learn their parents have bought a reputedly haunted house.

Three children vacationing on Pirate Island discover a long-lost family "treasure."

An introduction to proper manners for meeting new people, receiving gifts, using the telephone, dining out, and other common social situations.

Intrigued by stories of local pirates and buried treasure, three children decide to find out the truth about Hermit Dan and his ancestors.