Herman Parish

132 books • 14 series

Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Peggy wrote twelve books in the series before she passed away in 1988. The interest of educators and the enthusiasm of young readers prompted Herman to continue the character in 1995 with his first book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia.

Since then, Herman has added more than thirty books to the series. He has carried on her adventures as a housekeeper in books such as the best-selling Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm, and he has broken new ground in his most recent books portraying Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. She may be little, but she is as literal as ever. There are picture books for the youngest children, including the national bestsellers Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School and Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine. Young Amelia Bedelia also appears in I Can Read Level 1 beginning readers and a new series of chapter books, starting with the best-selling Amelia Bedelia Means Business and Amelia Bedelia Unleashed.

Amelia Bedelia celebrated her 50th birthday in 2013, and she is still going strong.
Sep 15, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Holiday Chapter Book #1

Amelia Bedelia Holiday Chapter Book #1 (Amelia Bedelia Special Edition Holiday, #1)

Sep 15, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Special Edition Holiday Chapter Book #1

Amelia Bedelia Special Edition Holiday Chapter Book #1 (Amelia Bedelia Special Edition Holiday, #1)

Sep 1, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends #4

Amelia Bedelia & Friends #4 (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #4)

Sep 1, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends Paint the Town

Amelia Bedelia & Friends Paint the Town (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #4)

Sep 1, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends #4: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Paint the Town

Amelia Bedelia & Friends #4: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Paint the Town (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #4)

Sep 1, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends Chapter Book Boxed Set #1

Amelia Bedelia & Friends Chapter Book Boxed Set #1

Jul 9, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School Holiday

Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School Holiday (Amelia Bedelia)

May 5, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Lost And Found

Amelia Bedelia Lost And Found (I Can Read Level 1)

Apr 16, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Arise and Shine

Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Arise and Shine (Amelia Bedelia, #3)

Mar 19, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia 5-Minute Stories

Amelia Bedelia 5-Minute Stories (Amelia Bedelia)

Mar 3, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3

Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3 (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #3)

Mar 3, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Arise and Shine Una

Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Arise and Shine Una (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #3) (Amelia Bedelia)

Mar 3, 2020
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Arise and Shine

Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Arise and Shine (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #3)

Oct 8, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture

Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture (I Can Read Level 1)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends the Cat's Meow Una

Amelia Bedelia & Friends #2: Amelia Bedelia & Friends the Cat's Meow Una (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #2)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia And Friends #2

Amelia Bedelia And Friends #2 (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #2)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends Beat the Clock

Amelia Bedelia & Friends Beat the Clock (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #1)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends the Cat's Meow

Amelia Bedelia & Friends the Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #2)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia And Friends #1

Amelia Bedelia And Friends #1 (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #1)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends #1: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Beat the Clock Unabrid

Amelia Bedelia & Friends #1: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Beat the Clock Unabrid (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #1)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow

Amelia Bedelia & Friends: The Cat's Meow (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #2)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia & Friends: Beat the Clock

Amelia Bedelia & Friends: Beat the Clock (Amelia Bedelia and Friends, #1)

Sep 3, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia 12-Book Box Set

Amelia Bedelia 12-Book Box Set

Feb 19, 2019
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Storybook Favorites

Amelia Bedelia Storybook Favorites (I Can Read Level 1)