Titles in This Set: Amelia Bedelia Means Business Amelia Bedelia Unleashed Amelia Bedelia Road Trip! Amelia Bedelia Goes Wild! Amelia Bedelia Shapes Up Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up Amelia Bedelia Sets Sail Amelia Bedelia Dances Off Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780062447586 Publisher: Greenwillow Books Age Range: Ages 6-8 Overview: Meet the young, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia in this bumper eight-book paperback collection from Herman Parish. Perfect for children aged six to eight who are moving into longer chapter books, each short, fast-paced story is packed with friendly humour, relatable family moments and gentle wordplay. With black-and-white illustrations throughout and a handy idiom guide in every book, this set builds reading confidence while keeping young readers giggling from the very first page to the very last chapter. About the Books: In Amelia Bedelia Means Business, our heroine hustles to earn half the cost of a new bike, taking every instruction hilariously at face value. Amelia Bedelia Unleashed sees her choosing a puppy from hundreds of hopefuls, while Amelia Bedelia Road Trip! turns every highway sign into an unexpected detour. Outdoor adventure tests her in Amelia Bedelia Goes Wild!, before fitness goals take centre stage in Amelia Bedelia Shapes Up. Household chores go predictably awry in Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up, sailing mishaps await in Amelia Bedelia Sets Sail, and the collection closes with toe-tapping mix-ups in Amelia Bedelia Dances Off. Each story blends everyday situations - school, chores, family outings - with the series' trademark literal misunderstandings, helping children spot idioms and figurative language while enjoying a great story. Short chapters, lively dialogue and black-and-white artwork on almost every page make these books an ideal bridge from picture books to full chapter-book reading. Eight complete paperbacks in one great-value collection - no repeated bookshop trips needed Short, fast-paced chapters build reading stamina and confidence for ages 6-8 Literal-minded humour helps children recognise idioms and figurative language naturally Relatable family, school and friendship themes spark easy conversation at home Charming black-and-white illustrations throughout keep pages engaging for newly independent readers A trusted, bestselling series with over 35 million copies sold worldwide About the Author: Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper who has delighted readers for generations. Following Peggy's passing in 1988, Herman took up the series in 1995, continuing her much-loved character with warmth and humour. He later reimagined Amelia Bedelia as a young girl, writing this bestselling chapter book series alongside picture books and early readers. Herman's storytelling preserves his aunt's gentle wit while introducing fresh, kid-friendly scenarios that keep the series a firm favourite with parents, teachers and young readers alike. Why You'll Love This Box Set: Eight complete stories deliver hundreds of pages of gentle humour and familiar fun, giving children a satisfying, giggle-filled path into chapter books they'll want to read again and again - a brilliant gift for any young reader. Please Note: Due to international print runs, the ISBN and/or cover design may vary slightly from the UK edition shown in the images.