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'''Amelia Bedelia''' is the [[protagonist]] and [[Title role|title character]] of a series of [[United States|American]] [[children's book]]s written by [[Peggy Parish]] until her death in 1988, and by her nephew [[Herman Parish]] beginning in 1995. The books have been illustrated by [[Wallace Tripp]], Fritz Siebel, and Lynn Sweat, the current illustrator. |
'''Amelia Bedelia''' is the [[protagonist]] and [[Title role|title character]] of a series of [[United States|American]] [[children's book]]s written by [[Peggy Parish]] until her death in 1988, and by her nephew [[Herman Parish]] beginning in 1995. The books have been illustrated by [[Wallace Tripp]], Fritz Siebel, and Lynn Sweat, the current illustrator. |
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"Amelia Bedelia" was based on a French colonial maid in Cameroon, where the author spent some time during her formative years. Her vast collection of hats, notorious for their extensive plumage, inspired her to write an assortment of tales based on her experiences in North Africa. |
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Revision as of 21:06, 31 January 2009
Amelia Bedelia is the protagonist and title character of a series of American children's books written by Peggy Parish until her death in 1988, and by her nephew Herman Parish beginning in 1995. The books have been illustrated by Wallace Tripp, Fritz Siebel, and Lynn Sweat, the current illustrator.
"Amelia Bedelia" was based on a French colonial maid in Cameroon, where the author spent some time during her formative years. Her vast collection of hats, notorious for their extensive plumage, inspired her to write an assortment of tales based on her experiences in North Africa.
List of books
By Peggy Parish:
- Amelia Bedelia (1963)
- Thank You, Amelia Bedelia (1964)
- Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower (1966)
- Come Back, Amelia Bedelia (1971)
- Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (1972)
- Good Work, Amelia Bedelia (1976)
- Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia (1977)
- Amelia Bedelia Helps Out (1979)
- Amelia Bedelia and the Baby (1981)
- Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping (1985)
- Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia (1986)
- Amelia Bedelia's Family Album (1988)
By Herman Parish:
- Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia (1996)
- Bravo, Amelia Bedelia! (1997)
- Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor (1999)
- Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia (2002)
- Amelia Bedelia and the Christmas List (2003)
- Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm (2003)
- Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (2004)
- Amelia Bedelia Goes Back to School (2004)
- Be My Valentine, Amelia Bedelia (2004)
- Amelia Bedelia, Rocket Scientist? (2005)
- Amelia Bedelia's Masterpiece (2007)
- Amelia Bedelia Under Construction (2007)
- Amelia Bedelia and the Cat (2008)
Movies
Timeline
1984: First Amelia Bedelia Movie is released in US
1989: First Amelia Bedelia Movie is released in Canada
1994: First Amelia Bedelia Movie is released in Asia (except for Buddhist Countries)
2000: First Amelia Bedelia Movie is released in Japan
2002: First Amelia Bedelia Movie is released in Europe
External links
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