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.
Jan 29, 2013
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #1: Amelia Bedelia Means Business

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #1: Amelia Bedelia Means Business (Amelia Bedelia)

Jan 29, 2013
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Unleashed

Amelia Bedelia Unleashed (Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books, #2)

Jan 29, 2013
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Means Business

Amelia Bedelia Means Business (Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books, #1)

Jan 29, 2013
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail

Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail (I Can Read Level 1) (I Can Read Level 1) (I Can Read! Young Amelia Bedelia - Level 1)

Jan 29, 2013
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #2: Amelia Bedelia Unleashed

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #2: Amelia Bedelia Unleashed (Amelia Bedelia)

Jan 21, 2013
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Costco Ch Bk #1

Amelia Bedelia Costco Ch Bk #1

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Costco Ch Bk #2 Unleashed

Amelia Bedelia Costco Ch Bk #2 Unleashed (Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books, #2)

Aug 21, 2012
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over

Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over (I Can Read Level 1) (Amelia Bedelia)

Jul 3, 2012
Cover of Amelia Bedelia, Cub Reporter

Amelia Bedelia, Cub Reporter (I Can Read Books: Level 2) (I Can Read Level 2)

Apr 3, 2012
Cover of Amelia Bedelia's First Vote

Amelia Bedelia's First Vote (Amelia Bedelia)

Nov 15, 2011
Cover of Young Amelia Bedelia's Audio Collection

Young Amelia Bedelia's Audio Collection

Aug 9, 2011
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend

Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend (I Can Read Level 1) (I Can Read Level 1) (Amelia Bedelia) (I Can Read! Young Amelia Bedelia - Level 1)

Jun 28, 2011
Cover of Amelia Bedelia's First Field Trip

Amelia Bedelia's First Field Trip (Amelia Bedelia)

Apr 5, 2011
Cover of Go West, Amelia Bedelia!

Go West, Amelia Bedelia! (I Can Read Books: Level 2) (I Can Read Level 2)

Jul 27, 2010
Cover of Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie

Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie (Amelia Bedelia Picture Books) (I Can Read Books: Level 2) (Amelia Bedelia)

Jun 1, 2010
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Bakes Off

Amelia Bedelia Bakes Off (I Can Read Books: Level 2) (I Can Read Level 2) (Amelia Bedelia)

Nov 24, 2009
Cover of Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine

Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine (Amelia Bedelia) (I Can Read Books: Level 2)

Jun 23, 2009
Cover of Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School

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

Jan 1, 2009
Cover of Happy Haunting, Amelia Benelia

Happy Haunting, Amelia Benelia

Aug 26, 2008
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey

Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey (I Can Read Level 2) (I Can Read Books: Level 2)

Apr 8, 2008
Cover of Amelia Bedelia and the Cat

Amelia Bedelia and the Cat (I Can Read Level 2) (I Can Read Books: Level 2) (Amelia Bedelia)

Jun 26, 2007
Cover of Amelia Bedelia's Masterpiece

Amelia Bedelia's Masterpiece (I Can Read Books: Level 2) (Amelia Bedelia) (I Can Read Level 2)

Apr 1, 2007
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Returns

Amelia Bedelia Returns

Apr 25, 2006
Cover of Amelia Bedelia Under Construction

Amelia Bedelia Under Construction (I Can Read! Reading with Help: Level 2 (Pb)) (I Can Read Books: Level 2) (I Can Read Level 2)