Peggy Parish

A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

Because she does exactly as she is told, Amelia Bedelia is fired from one job after another. Amelia Bedelia is always getting herself into trouble! When Mrs. Rogers asks for cereal with her coffee, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what she is told; she puts cereal in the coffee. Mrs. Rogers is so angry she fires her! Poor Amelia Bedelia must look for another job. At each place she tries-the beauty shop, the dress shop, and the doctor's office-Amelia Bedelia...

As always, Amelia Bedelia follows exactly the instructions given to her on a camping trip, including pitching a tent and rowing boats.

Literal-minded Amelia Bedelia does household chores and gets dinner ready.

A collection of five humorous stories about the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia.

While helping to prepare a surprise shower, Amelia Bedelia and her cousin make some arrangements that are not quite what the guests expected.

Three children unravel a century-old mystery.

The very literal minded Amelia Bedelia becomes a substitute teacher for a day.

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

Todd chooses a cat from the animal shelter for his birthday present.