Most Popular Books by Herman Parish

Amelia Bedelia, America''s favorite housekeeper, had a childhood full of surprises, mischief, and hilarious misunderstandings. In this illustrated chapter book adventure, just right for fans of Judy Moody and Ivy + Bean, young Amelia Bedelia and her friends build a zoo in the backyard (complete with stuffed animals and attractions) and offer safari adventures to the entire neighborhood. This is the fourth book in the nationally bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series, and it is just right for newly independent readers ready for a more challenging vocabulary and books with chapters. Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally, and that leads to all kinds of silly misunderstandings. The bestselling and beloved housekeeper has been making readers laugh for more than fifty years. Amelia Bedelia has a warm and positive attitude, and she has fun with language, vocabulary, and idioms. The Amelia Bedelia chapter books feature short, easy-to-read chapters, illustrations throughout, and Amelia Bedelia''s can-do spirit. This is the fourth book in the chapter book series featuring the childhood of America''s favorite housekeeper. The first book is called Amelia Bedelia Means Business, the second book is Amelia Bedelia Unleashed, and the third book is called Amelia Bedelia Road Trip!—and you don''t have to read them in series order to enjoy them.

Amelia Bedelia wants a new bike--a shiny, fast one just like Suzanne''s. Amelia Bedelia''s mom says that a bike like that is expensive and will cost an arm and a leg. Amelia Bedelia can''t give away one of her arms and one of her legs! She needs both ar

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!

In the twelfth book in the New York Times–bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia heads to the beach, where her comical misunderstandings become adventures. 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. And just when Amelia Bedelia thinks she''s uncovered all of the town''s secrets, she literally falls right into buried treasure! The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for humorous read-alouds or beginner readers. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since the iconic character was first introduced in 1963!

In the eleventh book in the New York Times–bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia heads to summer camp where her comical misunderstandings become adventures. Amelia Bedelia has big plans for her summer, until her mother insists she spend the summer at the same all-girls camp she attended when she was a girl. The camp is in disrepair and can''t compete with the high-tech computer camp across the lake. Still, Amelia Bedelia figures out how to make this summer the best one yet! The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for humorous read-alouds or beginner readers. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since the iconic character was first introduced in 1963!

Friends are the best! Amelia Bedelia misses an old friend and makes a new friend in this funny story about friendship.

The first book in a new arc in the New York Times–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 Share The big day is finally here—Amelia Bedelia''s school, Oak Tree Elementary, is 100 years old, and the whole town is throwing a party. Best of all, a secret time capsule that has been buried for an entire century will finally be dug up and opened! Amelia Bedelia and her friends have some guesses about what they''ll find. Are they right? Or is everyone in for a big surprise? 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 used in the story. Illustrated in black and white throughout.

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

Amelia Bedelia clears out a vacant lot to build a clubhouse in the New York Times–bestselling series about the childhood of America''s favorite housekeeper! Amelia Bedelia and her friends need a clubhouse for their new Explorers'' Club. One day they discover an empty lot with a huge tree right in the middle of it. It''s the perfect spot to build a cool tree house for club headquarters. The lot is a big mess, so Amelia Bedelia, her friends, and their parents pitch in and clean it up. They discover: Lots of old tires Tons of junk Trash and recyclables Stray (but really cute) cats That you can''t build a tree house in a lot that doesn''t belong to you! Uh-oh! Will Amelia Bedelia and her friends ever get the clubhouse of their dreams? Praise for the series "Readers will giggle over Amelia''s mishaps." — Publishers Weekly "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 Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and black-and-white art throughout

New York Times–bestselling Series: Amelia Bedelia goes on a beach vacation—and discovers pirates! Young Amelia Bedelia is taking a summer vacation in a home at the shore with her aunt Mary and her cousin Jason, who knows lots of kids in town. With a girl named Pearl as a guide, the cousins build sand castles, swim and body surf, and learn how to sail. But as much fun as their nautical adventures are, the lives of this trio get way more exciting when they stumble upon pirates! Praise for the series "Readers will giggle over Amelia''s mishaps." — Publishers Weekly "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 Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and black-and-white art throughout

"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.

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!

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!

Learn 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! Amelia Bedelia and her entire class are going on a hike. Amelia Bedelia is excited. What will she find for the classroom nature table? Amelia Bedelia spots squirrels, deer, birds, and insects along the trail. She has fun splashing with her friends in a stream, collecting leaves, and having a picnic. Best of all, her nature table find is a surprise in more ways than one! An easy-to-read book about friendship and exploring the natural world that is just right for beginning readers. The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail is a Level 1 I Can Read book, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. More than 35 million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963!

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

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!

One day, out West at the Double B Ranch, a stranger appears . . . Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia visits her uncle''s dude ranch and makes herself at home on the range, getting all tied up (by her own lasso) and stopping a stampede (with only her own two hands)! The West sure is wild when Amelia Bedelia comes to town!

Amelia Bedelia is going to get a puppy! When her parents ask her what kind of dog she''d like, Amelia Bedelia doesn''t know what to say. There are hundreds of dogs in the world, maybe even millions! How will Amelia Bedelia ever find the perfect puppy?

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.

New York Times–Bestselling Series: Young Amelia Bedelia takes to the field, the yoga mat, and the track, with hilarious results! In this chapter book about the childhood of America''s favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia''s friends and classmates all have a particular sport that they love and are good at. Amelia Bedelia loves sports and games of all kinds, for different reasons. She has fun (and she loves to dribble and dunk and run home), but she is not the fastest or strongest or quickest at anything. Amelia Bedelia would love to have a sport to call her own—and so when her class at school studies the sports of ancient Greece, she goes on a mission to find one! With Amelia Bedelia, anything can happen—and it usually does. Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of funny situations, and black-and-white illustrations by Lynne Avril on every page make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books a treat for young readers.