Books by Herman Parish

Book SynopsisGenerations of children have fallen in love with Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper so literal-minded that she puts sponges in her sponge cake and pitches a tent by throwing it into the woods. Now fans can find out what Amelia Bedelia was like when she was a little girl just starting school. In the picture book Amelia Bedelia's First Library Card, young Amelia Bedelia and her classmates visit the library. Exploring the shelves of books, volunteering at the front desk, and meeting the librarians is so fun! But Amelia Bedelia’s favorite part is getting her very own library card. Amelia Bedelia’s First Library Card is a love letter to reading, libraries, librarians, and books. Author Herman Parish is a nephew of Peggy Parish, the creator of Amelia Bedelia.

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Book SynopsisThis value-priced storybook collection features five previously published stories about the childhood of Amelia Bedelia, including Amelia Bedelia's First Day at School, Amelia Bedelia's First Field Trip, Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend, Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over, and Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail.

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Book SynopsisIn the sixth book in the New York Times–bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia and her friends clean up a vacant lot in their neighborhood and build a clubhouse for explorers.Trade ReviewPraise for Amelia Bedelia's First Field Trip: "Parish has turned the clock back, making Amelia Bedelia young again and giving a new generation of readers the opportunity to enjoy her humor and self-confidence." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisIn the ninth chapter book in the New York Times-bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia and her friends at school explore different jobs and careers and think about what they want to be when they grow up! Amelia Bedelia is especially curious about her own father’s line of work. If he spends the day pitching to a client, does that mean he plays a lot of baseball?The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for fans of Judy Moody and Ivy + Bean. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!

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Book SynopsisLearn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too!When Amelia Bedelia's mother is having a "gray day," Amelia Bedelia knows just what to do to make it brighter.Trade ReviewPraise for Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School: "Amelia Bedelia wears her new picture-book format well ... [it] works beautifully as a new way to encounter the gaffe-prone gal." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisIn the twelfth chapter book in the New York Times–bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia heads to the beach for a summertime adventure.With her cousin Jason and her best friend Alice by her side, she’s ready to try surfing, explore Blackberry Island, and learn more about this pirate-obsessed beach town.

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Book SynopsisLearn to read with young Amelia Bedelia!The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers.Trade ReviewPraise for the young Amelia Bedelia series: “Parish has turned the clock back, making Amelia Bedelia young again and giving a new generation of readers the opportunity to enjoy her humor and self-confidence.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe second book in a new arc in the bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and her friends! It’s a piece of cake!Amelia Bedelia + Good Friends = Super Fun Stories to Read and ShareAre Amelia Bedelia and her friends barking up the wrong tree? Recess just got super exciting. Amelia Bedelia and her friends are on the playground when they hear a strange noise coming from a nearby tree. It’s a tiny kitten stuck on a high branch! It’s up to Amelia Bedelia and her friends to figure out how to rescue the kitten and, once they do, to find the little cat a purr-fect new home! A funny chapter book series about friendship perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Clementine. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963! Includes “Two Ways to Say It,” Amelia Bedelia’s guide to the idioms use

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Book SynopsisLearn to read with Amelia Bedelia and this collection of twelve favorite stories that can each be read aloud in just five minutes. The friendly paper-over-board format is ideal for bedtime and reading on the go.

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Book SynopsisLearn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by fans for more than 50 years, and it turns out her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! In this Level 1 I Can Read title, Amelia Bedelia loses her tooth. And then she loses it again! Amelia Bedelia has a loose tooth. But no matter how much she wiggles her tooth, it won’t fall out. When it finally does, Amelia Bedelia is thrilled. She can’t wait for the tooth fairy to come to her house. But then Amelia Bedelia loses her tooth . . . again! Will she ever find it?This Level 1 I Can Read series featuring the childhood adventures of Amelia Bedelia will inspire newly independent readers to laugh, read, and expand their vocabularies.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the holidays with Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia, her friends, and her family hop to it while celebrating the arrival of spring. This chapter book is an excellent choice for children who are ready to read independently, and is terrific for building vocabulary and social and emotional learning. Includes a springtime craft and recipe!Spring has finally sprung! Amelia Bedelia loves the warm weather, the flowers in bloom, and all the new baby animals in her town. Best of all, Amelia Bedelia and her class will be hatching chicks in her science class. But when the incubator breaks and there’s no money to buy a new one, Amelia Bedelia and her friends come up with an eggceptional solution to raise money for a new incubator: a springtime fair!A humorous story, plenty of misunderstandings, loads of vocabulary and wordplay, and a fun craft and recipe make this an ideal gift book for newly independent readers and storytime sharing.Ame

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Book Synopsis Go back to school with Amelia Bedelia! This special edition of the bestselling picture book includes a fold-out poster, stickers, and punch-out cards perfect for celebrating schools, teachers, and friends.Trade Review“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.” — New York Times Book Review “Readers will giggle over Amelia [Bedelia]’s mishaps, and her genuine joie de vivre may assuage first-day fears.” — Publishers Weekly “Amelia [Bedelia] wears her new picture-book format well…[it] works beautifully as a new way to encounter the gaffe-prone gal.” — Booklist “Returning with her pun-filled humor and misunderstandings of certain expressions, Amelia Bedelia has her first day of school in this adventure...Children will laugh at Amelia Bedelia’s antics, and in many cases, the illustrations enhance the text’s humor. ...Young readers will relate to the emotions that Amelia feels.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of School: New York Times Bestseller “Amelia [Bedelia] wears her new picture-book format well…[It] works beautifully as a new way to encounter the gaffe-prone gal.” — New York Times Book Review “Readers will giggle over Amelia Bedelia’s mishaps, and her genuine joie de vivre may assuage first-day fears.” — Publishers Weekly “Her ingenuous spirit will continue to capture hearts.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis Bake a cake, rescue a cat, and treat patients along with Amelia Bedelia! This treasury includes three stories starring classic Amelia Bedelia, games, puzzles, and a sticker page. Perfect for storytime sharing and read-alouds. Hooray! With Amelia Bedelia, anything can happen—and it usually does! Laugh along with literal-minded Amelia Bedelia in  Amelia Bedelia Bakes Off, Amelia Bedelia and the Cat, and Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia. This treasury is a terrific way to improve reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and spend quality time together. Games, puzzles, and stickers add to the fun. Amelia Bedelia has been making readers laugh since 1963, when the first Amelia Bedelia book was published. Come join the fun! This compilation was originally published as Amelia Bedelia Storybook Treasury #2 (Classic).

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