Amelia Bedelia Unleashed

Name: Amelia Bedelia Unleashed
ISBN: 9780062095008

by Herman Parish

Subject: Humorous Stories
Age: 6-8 years
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Size: 14.5 cm × 20.6 cm
ISBN: 9780062095008

In the second book in the New York Times–bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia goes to the dogs and discovers why puppies rule! Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white art throughout.

When her parents agree to let Amelia Bedelia get a puppy, she is surprised and happy! But there are hundreds and maybe even thousands of puppies to choose from. How will Amelia Bedelia ever find the perfect four-legged friend?

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.

Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends and funny situations, and black-and-white illustrations on every page make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice for readers of the Ivy + Bean, Magic Tree House, and Judy Moody books. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies!

Can Amelia Bedelia find the perfect puppy and help a friend in need?

Choosing a Puppy: Amelia Bedelia wants a dog of her own, but with so many to choose from, she has to figure out how to pick the one that’s just right for her.A Dog Show Dilemma: When her new friend Charlie has a grooming disaster with his poodle Pierre right before the big show, it’s up to Amelia Bedelia to help save the day.Language and Wordplay Fun: Laugh-out-loud moments as Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally, from “raining cats and dogs” to a dog walker’s “blind date.”Adopting a Pet: A heartwarming visit to the animal shelter to find a forever friend and give a rescue dog a loving home.

About the creators

Herman ParishAuthor

Herman Parish (1953-2024) was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Peggy Parish wrote twelve books in the series before she passed away in 1988. The interest of educators and the enthusiasm of young readers prompted Herman Parish to continue the character in 1995 with his first book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia. Herman Parish went on to add more than forty books to the series, carrying on Amelia Bedelia’s adventures as a housekeeper in books such as the bestselling Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm. Additionally, Herman Parish broke new ground by portraying Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Young Amelia is featured in picture books for the youngest children, I Can Read Level 1 beginning readers, and a series of chapter books. Sixty million copies later, Amelia Bedelia is a beloved character for readers young and old.

Lynne AvrilIllustrator

Lynne Avril is a painter and illustrator, best known for her work on the young Amelia Bedelia book series, written by Herman Parish. She has illustrated well over 100 books in her career. As a painter, her works are visual journals of her life, reflecting thoughts, travels, and music (she’s a bass player too!). Lynne Avril grew up in Montana and got her BA in art from the University of Montana, and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

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What reviewers said

“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

Praise 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

“Her ingenuous spirit will continue to capture hearts.”

Publishers Weekly

Amelia Bedelia Unleashed

About the creators

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