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Amelia Bedelia #2
Thank you, Amelia Bedelia.
Wonderfully funny children's story based on phrases that can be misconstrued.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1964
About the author
Peggy Parish
158 books848 followersPeggy Parish was the author of the children's story series Amelia Bedelia. The series was continued, after her sudden death from an aneurysm, by her nephew Herman Parish. Peggy attended the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
Herman honored Peggy's life in his book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia, by writing in its dedication: "For Peggy Parish, the real Amelia Bedelia."
-Wikipedia
Herman honored Peggy's life in his book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia, by writing in its dedication: "For Peggy Parish, the real Amelia Bedelia."
-Wikipedia
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May 13, 2019
Great-Aunt Myra will visit the Rogers and everything has to be perfect. Amelia Bedelia follows all the instructions literally and of course this is a disaster...until Great-Aunt Myra tries Amelia's dessert.
Amelia has definitely the wrong occupation. She should have been a pastry chef!
Amelia has definitely the wrong occupation. She should have been a pastry chef!
January 3, 2026
Somewhere we have the first Amelia Bedelia which I wanted to pass on to my granddaughter, but so far, I haven't been able to find it. For her birthday last year, I gave her books from the new set, by Peggy Parish's nephew, Herman Parish. She LOVED them and my daughter said please to get more. I don't know how Rose will take to the original Amelia Bedelia but we're going to try this one for her upcoming birthday. (I still hope to find the copy of the one her mommy and aunt read when they were little!)
This is the second and it's in the same vein with literal Amelia mixing up all the directions which a nervous and harried Mrs. Rogers gives her, such as stripping the sheets, checking her husband's shirts, paring the vegetables, separating the eggs and scattering the roses. Our little Rose should love that one especially! All of this is to get ready for the visit of a particular aunt, but of course, once she tastes the famous pie, she, like everyone is won over.
A great way for young ones to learn homonyms, which is what I grew up calling them not making a distinction between homographs—words that mean different things but have the same spelling (regardless of pronunciation)—or homophones—words that mean different things but have the same pronunciation (regardless of spelling). In Amelia's case, she mixes up both.
You still can't beat her pie, P-I-E, not, P-I!
This is the second and it's in the same vein with literal Amelia mixing up all the directions which a nervous and harried Mrs. Rogers gives her, such as stripping the sheets, checking her husband's shirts, paring the vegetables, separating the eggs and scattering the roses. Our little Rose should love that one especially! All of this is to get ready for the visit of a particular aunt, but of course, once she tastes the famous pie, she, like everyone is won over.
A great way for young ones to learn homonyms, which is what I grew up calling them not making a distinction between homographs—words that mean different things but have the same spelling (regardless of pronunciation)—or homophones—words that mean different things but have the same pronunciation (regardless of spelling). In Amelia's case, she mixes up both.
You still can't beat her pie, P-I-E, not, P-I!
November 4, 2019
SUPER FAST REVIEW:
Art and story are cute. I didn’t like that in some ways this book definitely copies book one. I would have actually given it 3 stars except there’s an adorable puppy that follows Amelia around in this one and that little puppy deserves a star so I’m giving this book a 4-star rating!
4/5
Art and story are cute. I didn’t like that in some ways this book definitely copies book one. I would have actually given it 3 stars except there’s an adorable puppy that follows Amelia around in this one and that little puppy deserves a star so I’m giving this book a 4-star rating!
4/5
October 7, 2020
Thank you, Peggy Parish!
June 12, 2016
Great-Aunt Myra will be visiting the Rogers and Amelia Bedelia has to get everything ready, from stringing beans (with a string), to separating eggs (each one far away from the other)!
January 31, 2020
Hilariously literal housemaid Amelia Bedelia returns in this second early-reader adventure, once again creating chaos as she interprets the instructions she is given in unexpected ways. With a visit from Great Aunt Myra in the offing, the Rogers household is thrown into something of a tizzy, and Mrs. Rogers asks Amelia Bedelia to do such things as strip the sheets, check Mr. Rogers' shirts, and remove the spots from her special pink dress. When the much-looked for guest finally arrives, the Rogers are aghast to realize that once again their maid has misinterpreted their commands. Will Aunt Myra be offended by the mistakes? Or will Amelia Bedelia's delightful apple pie set all to rights...?
First published as a picture-book in 1964, with artwork by Fritz Siebel, this second Amelia Bedelia title was rereleased as part of the prestigious I Can Read series in 1992, with revised illustrations done by Siebel's daughter, Barbara Siebel Thomas. I recall reading this, and many of the other Amelia Bedelia books as a young girl - I must have read the original picture-book version of this particular one - and enjoying the hilarious series of mix-ups they contained. Entertaining and educational, these books will have beginning readers giggling, conscious that they are in on the joke, while they also learn some lessons about the importance of idiomatic expression, and the dangers of taking everything literally. Highly recommended to beginning readers with a taste for humorous tales, or to young people with a literalist bent themselves.
First published as a picture-book in 1964, with artwork by Fritz Siebel, this second Amelia Bedelia title was rereleased as part of the prestigious I Can Read series in 1992, with revised illustrations done by Siebel's daughter, Barbara Siebel Thomas. I recall reading this, and many of the other Amelia Bedelia books as a young girl - I must have read the original picture-book version of this particular one - and enjoying the hilarious series of mix-ups they contained. Entertaining and educational, these books will have beginning readers giggling, conscious that they are in on the joke, while they also learn some lessons about the importance of idiomatic expression, and the dangers of taking everything literally. Highly recommended to beginning readers with a taste for humorous tales, or to young people with a literalist bent themselves.
August 26, 2020
Thank u Amelia Bedelia for my entire childhood
August 10, 2017
Between removing "spots" from a dress and "checking" the shirts, it's a wonder Amelia Bedelia stays employed. Good thing she makes scrumptious pies. I have always wanted to try one. I wonder if she has a recipe? Anyway, be prepared for another delightful smorgasbord of humorous antics!
Reading Level: 1st -3rd grades
Cleanliness: someone says "thank goodness" and "what in thunderation."
Reading Level: 1st -3rd grades
Cleanliness: someone says "thank goodness" and "what in thunderation."
September 10, 2019
Amelia Bedelia is at it again, mixing things up.
This book does not disappoint, teaches new words and phrases, and is a timeless classic.
This book does not disappoint, teaches new words and phrases, and is a timeless classic.
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September 8, 2025I will not be reading more of these... 1st and 2nd book are almost the same and I am definitely not up for more misunderstandings, so yeah... Thank you, Amelia BADelia
November 10, 2025
A special visitor is come to see Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and Amelia Bedelia is helping them get ready. These books give me anxiety.
January 4, 2026
I am probably more similar to Amelia Bedelia than I'd like to admit.
September 29, 2021
4 stars & 4/10 hearts. This one was fun. Honestly, I would have made some of the same mistakes as Amelia Bedelia….
February 4, 2014
Timeless values. Gratitude can sweeten tribulations to celebrations. Goodness can be contagious. People's feelings are more important than things that can be fixed and replaced.
In preparation for a visit by Great Aunt Myrna, house-keeper Amelia, pocketbook usually hooked inside elbow, follows instructions of Mrs Rogers to the letter, almost. Sheets stripped, dry-cleaned shirts "checked", pink dress "spots removed", roses "scattered", beans "strung", eggs "separated", vegetables -- pared? When jelly refuses to roll, "a little of this and a pinch of that" p 36 goes in the oven. Will Myrna march right back out again?
Indistinguishable from original illustrations, on cover Amelia dances gleefully. Inside thoroughly intent on tasks, her dedication shines bright. Like her old-fashioned 1950s Queen E 2 pocketbook is fixed inside her elbow, her obedience is set on the straight and narrow path. Amelia means well. Happiness from goodness spills over. Myrna may be older, bedecked with furs and jewels, but she has human tastes, appetite, appreciation.
Joy rewards hospitality, cooperation, loyalty, doing the best you can; feast and dance after harvest, barn-raising. Ethics cross time and place, same for Old World pioneers, New World founders; news is same over centuries. From Newfoundland to Vancouver, homes welcome strangers stranded by Titanic disasters.
(Personal aside: )
In preparation for a visit by Great Aunt Myrna, house-keeper Amelia, pocketbook usually hooked inside elbow, follows instructions of Mrs Rogers to the letter, almost. Sheets stripped, dry-cleaned shirts "checked", pink dress "spots removed", roses "scattered", beans "strung", eggs "separated", vegetables -- pared? When jelly refuses to roll, "a little of this and a pinch of that" p 36 goes in the oven. Will Myrna march right back out again?
Indistinguishable from original illustrations, on cover Amelia dances gleefully. Inside thoroughly intent on tasks, her dedication shines bright. Like her old-fashioned 1950s Queen E 2 pocketbook is fixed inside her elbow, her obedience is set on the straight and narrow path. Amelia means well. Happiness from goodness spills over. Myrna may be older, bedecked with furs and jewels, but she has human tastes, appetite, appreciation.
Joy rewards hospitality, cooperation, loyalty, doing the best you can; feast and dance after harvest, barn-raising. Ethics cross time and place, same for Old World pioneers, New World founders; news is same over centuries. From Newfoundland to Vancouver, homes welcome strangers stranded by Titanic disasters.
(Personal aside: )
April 13, 2015
Amelia Bedelia is still up to her antics and misunderstands everything.
This time it is during one of Mrs. Rogers great aunts visits.
She saves the day though with her great baking skills.
This time it is during one of Mrs. Rogers great aunts visits.
She saves the day though with her great baking skills.
September 7, 2023
Thank You, Amelia Bedelia, by Peggy Parish. It's about a lady named Amelia Bedelia who has a job to get a house ready for Mr. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers' great aunt, who is named Aunt May, I think.
Amelia Bedelia is really nice, but she doesn't understand things the way they're supposed to be. She gets everything mixed up! Like, when she's told to "string the beans," she doesn't use a string at all. Instead, she finds a ball of string and hangs it on the beans like decorations! It looks so silly!
There's another part where Mr. Rogers tells her to "pair the vegetables," but Amelia Bedelia thinks he means to put vegetables inside pears! Can you imagine that? Vegetables in pears! Oh boy!
And the funniest part is when Mr. Rogers says to "separate three eggs." Amelia Bedelia puts one egg on the shelf, one egg on the clock, and one egg in the sink! That's not what he meant, but she tries really hard.
But you know what? Even though Amelia Bedelia messes everything up, she's still a nice person. And guess what? She fixes everything in the end! How? Well, she bakes a super yummy hot apple pie, and it makes everyone happy. The hot apple pie is like magic – it makes everything better!
I really liked this book because it made me laugh a lot. The pictures in the book are really funny too. You can see how Amelia Bedelia does all these silly things, and it's like a big joke. I think kids who like to laugh and read about funny mistakes will really like this book.
So, if you want a book that's full of funny mix-ups and a happy ending with pie, you should totally read "Thank You, Amelia Bedelia" by Peggy Parish. It's a great book for kids like me who enjoy giggles and surprises!
This book is amazing, and I can't wait for you to see my full review on my YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/T3ljex91Eos
Amelia Bedelia is really nice, but she doesn't understand things the way they're supposed to be. She gets everything mixed up! Like, when she's told to "string the beans," she doesn't use a string at all. Instead, she finds a ball of string and hangs it on the beans like decorations! It looks so silly!
There's another part where Mr. Rogers tells her to "pair the vegetables," but Amelia Bedelia thinks he means to put vegetables inside pears! Can you imagine that? Vegetables in pears! Oh boy!
And the funniest part is when Mr. Rogers says to "separate three eggs." Amelia Bedelia puts one egg on the shelf, one egg on the clock, and one egg in the sink! That's not what he meant, but she tries really hard.
But you know what? Even though Amelia Bedelia messes everything up, she's still a nice person. And guess what? She fixes everything in the end! How? Well, she bakes a super yummy hot apple pie, and it makes everyone happy. The hot apple pie is like magic – it makes everything better!
I really liked this book because it made me laugh a lot. The pictures in the book are really funny too. You can see how Amelia Bedelia does all these silly things, and it's like a big joke. I think kids who like to laugh and read about funny mistakes will really like this book.
So, if you want a book that's full of funny mix-ups and a happy ending with pie, you should totally read "Thank You, Amelia Bedelia" by Peggy Parish. It's a great book for kids like me who enjoy giggles and surprises!
This book is amazing, and I can't wait for you to see my full review on my YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/T3ljex91Eos
March 5, 2024
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I loved the few Amelia Bedelia books I did read (or rather had read TO me as a kid haha) and I’ve decided now to read all of the main ones. I can not remember if I did read this one as a kid, some things did seem familar so I may have. I like the first one best so far, but this one still did put a smile on my face.
My Rating System 📖 (but I'm indecisive so ratings subject to change and not be consistent with my scale. A 4 star may actually be a 5 star and a 3 star may be a 4.5 star)
1 star: hated it. Would never recommend
2 stars: Not my cup of tea, but could be somebody else's
3 stars: I liked it well enough, I don't know if I'd reread, but I
would recommend if occasion arose
4 stars: I really liked it!! I would reread one day. I'd
recommend if occasion arose
5 stars: I LOVED IT!! I shall rave about it even if nobody
listens
*half stars get rounded up. For example, 3.5 stars will become 4 stars
I loved the few Amelia Bedelia books I did read (or rather had read TO me as a kid haha) and I’ve decided now to read all of the main ones. I can not remember if I did read this one as a kid, some things did seem familar so I may have. I like the first one best so far, but this one still did put a smile on my face.
My Rating System 📖 (but I'm indecisive so ratings subject to change and not be consistent with my scale. A 4 star may actually be a 5 star and a 3 star may be a 4.5 star)
1 star: hated it. Would never recommend
2 stars: Not my cup of tea, but could be somebody else's
3 stars: I liked it well enough, I don't know if I'd reread, but I
would recommend if occasion arose
4 stars: I really liked it!! I would reread one day. I'd
recommend if occasion arose
5 stars: I LOVED IT!! I shall rave about it even if nobody
listens
*half stars get rounded up. For example, 3.5 stars will become 4 stars
August 21, 2019
Summary-
Amelia Bedilia is told to do very specific things around the house for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. They want to make sure that their great aunt can feel at home. Amelia Bedilia takes things VERY literally and decides to mess everything up. Luckily for her, the great aunt loves the mistakes!
Review-
This Amelia Bedilia book started off harmless enough, but throughout, my mind changed really fast. I think that the premise is good, but they could've done something better. The writing is very choppy in the sense that it goes from one thing to something else, then back to that same thing. The pacing is handled well, other than the constant trips from Mrs. Rogers. The artwork in this one is simple, but detailed enough to work. I wouldn't recommend it, but if you choose it, you'll have fun.
Amelia Bedilia is told to do very specific things around the house for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. They want to make sure that their great aunt can feel at home. Amelia Bedilia takes things VERY literally and decides to mess everything up. Luckily for her, the great aunt loves the mistakes!
Review-
This Amelia Bedilia book started off harmless enough, but throughout, my mind changed really fast. I think that the premise is good, but they could've done something better. The writing is very choppy in the sense that it goes from one thing to something else, then back to that same thing. The pacing is handled well, other than the constant trips from Mrs. Rogers. The artwork in this one is simple, but detailed enough to work. I wouldn't recommend it, but if you choose it, you'll have fun.
October 30, 2019
Thank You, Amelia Bedelia is quite a funny read. Great-Aunt Myra is coming visiting the Rogers' and everything must be perfect upon her arrival. Mrs. Rogers gives Amelia a number of seemingly simple tasks to complete. However, Amelia has a tendency to get things a bit mixed up. Amelia and her silly mistakes are sure to keep readers laughing and on their toes. The pictures in the book seem to be done with some sort of watercolor. The images are very deep in pigment and really help bring each page to life. They perfectly illustrate Amelia's many mishaps and antics. This book is an easy read thanks to the large print size, beginner vocabulary, and helpful pictures. Also, each page only has about 2-3 sentences! I 100% recommend this book to anyone interested.
October 21, 2020
This is a good story for students to be able to read on their own and it includes a lot of dialogue. This would lead into a good lesson on figures of speech and how sometimes people say things, without checking to see if you understood what they meant. The story itself was okay because it was entertaining, but it did not really address deep topics. I think it would serve a good purpose if it was paired with a lesson.
June 29, 2018
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
April 8, 2022
Love these books, read this with my 7 year old today and it’s not as hilarious as some of her others, but I appreciate these books even more knowing now as an adult she was on the spectrum, you just needed to learn to be more specific in what to tell her you needed or wanted. Love that she is a baking savant!
November 30, 2019
Realistic fiction
K-3rd grade
These Amelia Bedelia books always make me laugh. These books are fun, but also get your brain thinking on how Amelia is going to switch things up. This would be a great book to read on opposite day!
K-3rd grade
These Amelia Bedelia books always make me laugh. These books are fun, but also get your brain thinking on how Amelia is going to switch things up. This would be a great book to read on opposite day!
August 6, 2023
Children's Illustrated Chapter Books
(Easy reader)
Amelia Bedelia can't seem to get any directions quite right.
Read with my daughter after rereading Amelia Bedelia for the '1001 Children's Books to Read Before You Grow Up' list.
(Easy reader)
Amelia Bedelia can't seem to get any directions quite right.
Read with my daughter after rereading Amelia Bedelia for the '1001 Children's Books to Read Before You Grow Up' list.
June 23, 2024
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Amelia Bedevil #2
Old Amelia takes everything literally and messes it all up but in a endearing fashion, pretty much the same as book one, but you know, you have to love Amelia anyway.
Amelia Bedevil #2
Old Amelia takes everything literally and messes it all up but in a endearing fashion, pretty much the same as book one, but you know, you have to love Amelia anyway.
July 20, 2025
typical Amelia bedelia. my almost 3-year-old just loves these. he thinks they're silly even though he doesn't understand the jokes. I think he also likes that the story is a little bit more involved but there are still a ton of pictures.
September 29, 2025
A guest is coming to the house and Amelia Bedelia is set a whole list of chores in preparation. She cheerfully, if a bit confused, performs every single chore entirely wrong. But all works out as it makes the guest feel entirely at home.
June 12, 2026
At this point, this is Mrs. Rogers fault ;) Amelia Bedelia’s play on words never fails to make readers laugh. There were some in this one that I didn’t catch at first glance, but once illustrated made me giggle. This one wasn’t quite as funny as the first, but I’ll always make time for more Amelia Bedelia
October 2, 2026
From the book title, I thought Amelia is resigning. Gosh I was so happy. Nope, she's not resigning. She's still being a disaster in everything she does and Mrs. Roger questionable charity of still keeping Amelia as her maid.
August 2, 2017
Not my favorite, nor my elast favorite in the series. A usual series of puns and misunderstandings and delicious baked goods.
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