New Releases by Herman Parish

Amelia Bedelia goes to school and mixes up just about everything in this bright and funny picture book about the childhood of the iconic character. In the first book in the nationally bestselling series about the childhood of America''s favorite literal-minded housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia is sure that she will absolutely love school—after all, what''s not to love? But after hopping on the bus "just like a bunny" (hurry up, sweetie!), confusing her name tag with a game (we are not playing tag), and gluing herself to her seat (oh, dear), Amelia Bedelia discovers that what she takes for granted is not always the way the world works. Still, friendships are formed, lessons are learned, and projects are completed, and through it all Amelia Bedelia''s teacher, Mrs. Edwards, offers gentle guidance and an open heart. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies!

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.

When Amelia Bedelia is put in charge of the school Thanksgiving pageant, things are bound to get a little mixed up. After all, she thinks roles are a type of bread, the dressing room is where the turkey''s stuffing goes, and that a cast party happens after you''ve followed a well-wisher''s command to "break a leg!" Will Amelia Bedelia bring the house down . . . literally? Let''s all give thanks for another hilarious Amelia Bedelia episode!

Leave it to Amelia Bedelia to find a real cat on a day it''s "raining cats and dogs." She names him Tiger, and in no time, the two are inseparable and as happy as clams. But then Tiger gets into trouble. Will Amelia Bedelia go out on a limb to save him? The cat''s out of the bag—this is an irresistible Amelia Bedelia adventure!

Who adds marble countertops, and sands the deck? Caution! Amelia Bedelia is in charge!

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!

When Amelia Bedelia goes to work at Dr. Horton''s office, she brings her special talents with her and soon finds unique and unusual ways to make the patients feel better.

The race is on! Amelia Bedelia always does what she''s told. So when Mr. Rogers tells her she should run for Mayor Thomas''s office, she picks up her shirt, and dashes off to City Hall. She knows just what she''d do in the mayor''s shoes (polish them, of course). With Amelis Bedelia in the race, politics will never be the same!

"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.