Amelia Bedelia and the Baby - Hardcover

Parish, Peggy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688003168 ISBN 13: 9780688003166

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 1981

Synopsis

Can you imagine Amelia Bedelia baby-sitiing? (No, she does NOT sit on the baby!) Well, Amelia doesn't know a thing about babies. But the literal-minded maid about to learn when she goes to baby-sit for little Missy Lane.

About this title

About the Author:

Peggy Parish was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina. Before moving to New York City, she taught school in the Panhandle country and in coal-mining areas. Her first job in New York City was with the Girl Scouts, and she now teaches the third grade at the Dalton School in Manhattan. Miss Parish is the author of several other books for children, including the popular Let's Be Indians.

Lynn Sweat has illustrated many Amelia Bedelia books, including Go West, Amelia Bedelia! He and his wife live in Connecticut.

From the Back Cover:

Amelia Bedelia said, "I don't know a thing about babies." And on that happy note, off goes everyone's favorite featherbrain -- to babysit for Missy. Missy loves her dearly, but Missy's parents aren't too sure. A new twist for an old favorite.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0688003168
• ISBN 13: 9780688003166
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Sweat Lynn