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Amelia Bedelia's request for a sibling takes her parents by surprise, but she is soon distracted by the possibility of finding the perfect puppy, instead.

Picked last for kickball, Amelia Bedelia gets another chance to prove her athleticism when her class holds a mini-Oylympics.

Amelia Bedelia tries to help Mr. and Mrs. Rogers with their Halloween party.

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

Literal-minded even as a child, Amelia Bedelia muddles through Valentine's Day with her heart on her sleeve, trying to make sense of strange greetings at school and home, and ever on the look-out for the arrows of Cupid.

"Amelia Bedelia and her friends clean up a vacant lot and build a clubhouse--with surprising results! Includes a guide to idioms used in the book and features black-and-white art throughout"--Provided by publisher.

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

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

When Amelia Bedelia babysits for the Hardy family, she becomes involved in some unexpected remodeling of their house.

Amelia Bedelia goes with her class to visit a farm, where her literal-mindedness causes confusion along with some laughs.