For almost fifty years, children have been reading about the hilarious adventures of Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper so literal-minded she puts sponges in her sponge cake. Now, in a series of bestselling picture books, kids can discover what Amelia Bedelia was like when she was a little girl in elementary school.
In Amelia Bedelia’s First Field Trip, a picture book with exuberant, brightly colored illustrations, Amelia Bedelia is going on a field trip with her class. She expects to see, well, a field. To her delight, she and her classmates arrive at a working farm!
Amelia has a great time, although mishaps and misunderstandings are unavoidable. Her confusion over a green thumb, runner beans, and ponytails will give readers the giggles.
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“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
“This combination of humor and information makes for a enjoyable story…The farm-animal theme is sure to be popular with youngsters.”
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Herman Parish (c. 1952–2024) wrote nearly sixty books featuring the character Amelia Bedlia. He was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia, the lovable, literal-minded housekeeper. He took over as the author of the Amelia Bedelia books in 1995.
Christine Ebersole is an actress and singer. She was a member of the Saturday Night Live cast from 1981 to 1982 and was the lead actress in the television series Rachel Gunn, RN. She has guest-starred on numerous shows, including Will & Grace, The Nanny, Ally McBeal, Boston Legal, and The Colbert Report. She lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with her family.