Most Popular Books by Peggy Parish

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

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.

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.

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.

Amelia Bedelia entertains Mr. and Mrs. Rogers by showing them her family album and describing what her relatives do.

Helping hands Amelia Bedelia brings her niece -- and her literal-minded zaniness -- 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!

Amelia Bedelia hits the classroom. Imagine Amelia Bedelia in your homeroom! Everyone''s favorite zany lady finds herself teacher for a day -- and what a day it turns out to be!

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.

Preparing for the arrival of an important visitor, a wacky housekeeper follows her employer''s instructions with humorous results.

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!

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!

The Rogers family takes America''s most popular housekeeper camping. "No child can resist Amelia 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."--NewYork Times Book Review.

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

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?