Amelia Bedelia Unleashed by Herman Parish

Amelia Bedelia Unleashed by Herman Parish

In the second book in the New York Times-bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia goes to the dogs and discovers why puppies rule! Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white art throughout.

When her parents agree to let Amelia Bedelia get a puppy, she is surprised and happy! But there are hundreds and maybe even thousands of puppies to choose from. How will Amelia Bedelia ever find the perfect four-legged friend? 

Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally, and that leads to all kinds of silly misunderstandings. The bestselling and beloved housekeeper has been making readers laugh for more than fifty years. Amelia Bedelia has a warm and positive attitude, and she has fun with language, vocabulary, and idioms.

Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends and funny situations, and black-and-white illustrations on every page make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice for readers of the Ivy + Bean, Magic Tree House, and Judy Moody books. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies!

Can Amelia Bedelia find the perfect puppy and help a friend in need?

• Choosing a Puppy: Amelia Bedelia wants a dog of her own, but with so many to choose from, she has to figure out how to pick the one that's just right for her.
• A Dog Show Dilemma: When her new friend Charlie has a grooming disaster with his poodle Pierre right before the big show, it's up to Amelia Bedelia to help save the day.
• Language and Wordplay Fun: Laugh-out-loud moments as Amelia Bedelia takes everything literally, from "raining cats and dogs" to a dog walker's "blind date."
• Adopting a Pet: A heartwarming visit to the animal shelter to find a forever friend and give a rescue dog a loving home.

Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey.