amelia-bedelia (fictitious character)

Amelia Bedelia, a very literal-minded housekeeper, is confused by the compound words on her Christmas shopping list.

A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

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 the Rogers' housekeeper interprets instructions literally, the confusion is humorous.

Amelia Bedelia shows her niece Effie Lou how to follow instructions to the letter as they dust the potato bugs and sew seeds.

While helping to prepare a surprise shower, Amelia Bedelia and her cousin make some arrangements that are not quite what the guests expected.

As always, Amelia Bedelia follows exactly the instructions given to her on a camping trip, including pitching a tent and rowing boats.

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

Housekeeper Amelia Bedelia wreaks havoc when she volunteers to help out at the school science fair.

Amelia Bedelia finds a stray kitten and tries, in her literal-minded way, to take good care of it.