Peggy Parish

• Jan-2022
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The classic Little Golden Book from 1961 about an adorable, curious raccoon is back in print -- a delightful read-aloud for children and a stroll down memory lane for adult fans of the original.Mother Raccoon is so proud to take her three adorable ba...

• Apr-1996
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• Aug-1995
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In this vibrant edition, newly recolored by the original illustrator, Amelia Bedelia's job search gets her into another 'homonym hot seat because she does what she's told'literally. For example, she gets a job as a file clerk, only she takes out a na...

• May-1995
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"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 (M...

• Sep-1993
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A classic Amelia Bedelia story is now an I Can Read Book, and in full color too! With new illustrations based on the original art of Fritz Siebel, this laugh-out-loud favorite comes to life as the lovable, literal-minded housekeeper strips the sheets...

• Sep-1990
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All in the Family

Who could be more zany than Amelia Bedelia, everyone's favorite literal-minded housekeeper? Her family, of course! Meet the wacky members of this very original and entertaining family!

• Aug-1990
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• Apr-1989
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• Oct-1988
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In this new edition of Good Hunting, Little Indian, 'Blue Sky announces that he will bring home some meat with his new bow and arrow. He doesn't succeed, but when a ferocious wild boar charges, Blue Sky leaps onto its back and rides it into the villa...

• May-1988
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• Sep-1987
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An enjoyable, funny way to address bedtime fears and scared-of-the-dark issues

Guess what's growing in the basement . . .�a baby monster!

Minneapolis Simpkin is hiding it down there. But a monster is a hard thing to keep secret, especi...

• Aug-1986
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Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia!

Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.

It''s Christmas Eve,...

• May-1986
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Summer vacation is nearly over, and Liza, Bill, and Jed know it's almost time to leave their grandparents and the exciting adventures they've shared on Pirate Island.

Before they head home, the trio is itching to solve the mystery of Cougar Is...

• 1985
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Amelia Bedelia had never been camping before and there was a lot to learn. Can you imagine Amelia Bedelia trying to hit the road, pitch a tent, or handle the sleeping bags without waking them up? When Amelia Bedelia goes camping, all sorts of interes...

• Mar-1983
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From dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her to do. If things get a bit mixed up, well, that's okay. When Amelia Bedelia is involved, everything always turns out perfectly in the end!...

• 1983
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Everyone thinks Aunt Emma has too many cats in her house. But Aunt Emma loves her furry friends.The cats run, sleep, and play here, there, and everywhere. One night the cats hear a strange noise in the house. They quickly awaken Aunt Emma. How can...

• 1981
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Can you imagine Amelia Bedelia baby-sitting? (No, she does NOT sit on the baby!) Well, Amelia doesn't know a thing about babies. But the literal-minded maid is about to learn when she goes to baby-sit for little Missy Lane....

• Apr-1980
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Who or what is taking the kitchen scraps from the garbage every night? What starts out as a puzzle becomes a mystery. Every night Grandma leaves table scraps in a wrapped plastic bag in the garbage can where, according to plan, the McNellis children ...

• 1979
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Watch out for Amelia Bedelia! When the literal-minded maid and her niece, Effie Lou, help out Miss Emma for the day, anything can happen -- and everything does!...

• Mar-1977
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Learn to read with the�classic�Amelia Bedelia!

When Mr. Carter mistakes the lovable, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia for the new teacher, class will never be the same again! This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own bu...

• 1977
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After a frightening run-in with Hermit Dan earlier in the summer, Liza, Bill, and Jed are determined to stay away from the old man. But the stories the islanders tell about him make them curious. Were Hermit Dan's ancestors really pirates? Why does h...

• Nov-1976
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• 1976
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Everybody loves Amelia Bedelia! The literal-minded maid is up to her old tricks again when Mr. and Mrs. Rogers go out for the day leaving a list of jobs for Amelia to do in her own upside-down fashion....

• 1975
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Summer vacation at Pirate Island! Liza, Bill and Jed can't believe their grandparents wonderful surprise. The excitement begins even before they reach the island, as Grandpa gives the first clue to the unsolved mystery of a long-lost family "treasure...

• May-1974
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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 th...

• Jun-1972
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Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia!

Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.

Guess who''s at bat?...

• 1971
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"Oh, no!" said Liza. "I won't live in a haunted house." The "haunted house' is the old Blake place, and despite Liza's protests, that's where the Roberts family is going to live. Liza, Bill, and Jed soon realize that something weird is happening i...

• 1968
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• Oct-1966
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She's in trouble again! Fun-loving Amelia Bedelia is in charge of a surprise wedding shower. And when she arrives with a garden hose, the entire party is turned into an uproarious mess!...

• 1966
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Each summer Liza, Bill, and Jed visit their grandparents and hear the story of the sketches hung above the fireplace. The sketches are clues to the location of a hidden treasure, and for more than a century, no one has been able to figure them out. T...