Product Description

Five of the most popular Amelia Bedelia books on one compact disc!

Amelia Bedelia is the world's most literal-minded housekeeper, who causes quite a ruckus whenever she's given a chance. In Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, she arrives with a garden hose and the party is turned into an uproarious mess. In Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia, her literal-mindedness adds a new dimension to the game of baseball, and Thank You, Amelia Bedelia features Amelia Bedelia "pairing" the vegetables and separating the eggs. In Come Back, Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia tries her hand at a variety of new jobs after Mrs. Rogers fires her for her muddles.

Collection includes:

Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia, Thank You, Amelia Bedelia, Come Back, Amelia Bedelia

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48575 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-01
• Released on: 2004-08-17
• Formats: Audiobook, Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Audio CD

Features

• ISBN13: 9780060740542
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
The late Peggy Parish, well known for her stories about Amelia Bedelia, wrote many popular books for children, including Dinosaur Time, illustrated by Arnold Lobel.

"I hate reading but your books are changing my opinion." This letter, from a young Peggy Parish fan, comes as no surprise to the teachers and librarians who have put her books in the hands of children over the years. Ms. Parish wrote nearly three dozen children's books-many of which include her most famous character, the literal-minded maid named Amelia Bedelia.

Peggy Parish knew what children like to read. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in English, she taught school in Oklahoma, Kentucky, and, for over 15 years, at the well-known, progressive Dalton School in New York City. It was at Dalton that she began to find ways to release her creative ideas and energy, Though she never took a writing course, "writing stories for children came naturally." Her first book, published in 1961, was followed with Let's Be Indians and in 1963 with her unforgettable Amelia Bedelia.

Always involved with education in some way, Peggy Parish did television pieces on preschool education and children's books, wrote children's-book review columns, and led numerous in-service training workshops for teachers. In discussing her ideas about education, she said, "Children's rights are taken away from them when they enter school. What I try to show teachers is that all the skills needed to read can be taught outside of textbooks. Today's children are not going to read what they are not interested in. And if a positive attitude toward reading is not developed during the first three years of school, it is virtually impossible to develop it later."

After living in New York for many years, Peggy Parish returned to her native South Carolina. She died in November, 1988. But Ameila Bedelia did not die. Peggy Parish's nephew, Herman Parish, has written Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia and Bravo, Amelia Bedelia!, published by Greenwillow Books in 1995 and 1997 respectively.

Customer Reviews

Amelia Bedelia CD Audio Collection
This CD makes great listening for my grandchildren, ages 9 and 7. They love the stores and can listen in the car or at home. I would recommend for anyone of any age. Amelia Bedelia has been a family favorite for our family for more that thirty years.

Great for travel
I gave this to my 6-year-old niece, as she embarked on a long road trip to her dad's for the holidays. It was a big hit - she giggled and listened eagerly for much of the trip, and never seemed to tire of Amelia's adventures. The narration is great, and the storytelling is a classic part of childhood literature.

I think this (and similar books on CD) are a great alternative to portable movies or video games. Stories are a great way to encourage imagination, and this is well done. My parents even enjoyed listening to portions as they drove, proving that Amelia can be fun for a whole family!

Literally Stupid
Most kids love Amelia Bedelia, but I never did. Amelia Bedelia is an inept maid who takes every instruction literally. When her new employers, the Rodgers leave instructions for her to draw the drapes, she draws a picture of the curtains. When told to dress the turkey, she puts clothing on it. When told to change the towels, she cuts them into shreds. She should have been made to pay for the damage. Then there was that stupid stunt with the dusting powder.

Mrs. Rodgers was just as annoying. As she was chewing Amelia out for her ineptitude, Mr. Rodgers shoves a piece of pie in her mouth to shut her up. Naturally, the way to her heart is via her stomach, so once placated with food, the virago relents and keeps Amelia on. You can be sure Amelia baked plenty of those pies to keep her satisfied.