Parish, Herman

A series of misunderstandings leads the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia to run for mayor.

Amelia Bedelia and her class take a trip to the library.

Literal-minded even as a child, Amelia Bedelia muddles through Valentine's Day trying to make sense of strange greetings at school and home, and looking out for Cupid's arrows.

Housekeeper Amelia Bedelia visits an art museum, where her confusion leads to surprising results.

Young Amelia Bedelia manages to make a friend in spite of the fact that she is often confused.

On a nature hike with her class, young Amelia Bedelia's literal-mindedness causes confusion along with some laughs.

Amelia Bedelia has a wonderful time at her first slumber party.

From the time she is sent to pick up the guest conductor, Amelia Bedelia's normal confusion causes quite an uproar at the school concert.

When Amelia Bedelia runs into her principal, Mr. K., and plants the idea that students should vote on the rules, he decides that her class should be the first to come up with new ideas for running the school.

Housekeeper Amelia Bedelia visits an art museum, where her confusion leads to surprising results.