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Amelia Bedelia #6
Good Work, Amelia Bedelia
A busy dayMr. and Mrs. Rogers leave for the day and give Amelia Bedelia a long list of chores to do. Not one to stand still, Amelia Bedelia gets right to work -- with totally unexpected results!
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1976
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About the author
Peggy Parish
152 books789 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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March 24, 2021
AB tries hard to help around the house - but really mixes everything up - wonderful book for small children.
February 11, 2020
Amelia Bedelia can do no wrong and no right, lol!
July 6, 2019
Quick, easy, silly, and enjoyable for me and my four year old whom I read it to. The pictures were nice enough and he liked them. I read it over dinner and had to keep reminding him to eat because he wanted to talk about the story. I would recommend if this seems interesting to you or yours. I think it would be a good beginner reader book too.
May 7, 2021
Laughing out loud, again!
November 28, 2013
Good Work, Amelia Bedelia is part of a series about a hardworking, yet quirky housekeeper who takes the instructions from her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, far too literally. For example, when Amelia Bedelia was asked to make a sponge cake she made it with actual kitchen sponges. While tension grows between Amelia and Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, the story continues to be humorous throughout. This book truly leaves the audience eagerly awaiting the next surprise.
Good Work, Amelia Bedelia falls under the genre of contemporary realistic fiction. The plot of Good Work, Amelia Bedelia is realistic meaning that everything in the story is possible on planet earth (Tunnel, et al., 133) However, I do not feel that all the parts in the story are entirely believable. For example, as an extremely literal human being it is understandable that Amelia would make some of the mistakes she does. However, it is not believable that she would continue to make those mistakes throughout the entire book and even series.
Good Work, Amelia Bedelia falls under the genre of contemporary realistic fiction. The plot of Good Work, Amelia Bedelia is realistic meaning that everything in the story is possible on planet earth (Tunnel, et al., 133) However, I do not feel that all the parts in the story are entirely believable. For example, as an extremely literal human being it is understandable that Amelia would make some of the mistakes she does. However, it is not believable that she would continue to make those mistakes throughout the entire book and even series.
January 21, 2019
Mishaps galore are what make Amelia Bedelia books such fun to read. This one measures up quite nicely. Every page made me chuckle!
February 13, 2019
Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs Rogers, has a list of chores to complete. As always she follows the list literally, and that leads to confusion, and mishaps. But when it's all said and done what would the Rogers do without Amelia Bedelia.
August 6, 2022
Read my kiddo the original Amelia Bedelia for the first time. Was so fun to hear her laugh and be confused. I remember loving these books as a kid and fun to enjoy them again!
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May 28, 2025Just a bit of light reading
February 1, 2018
For the past several years I've hosted a masquerade party. It's super fun! One year my friend came as Amelia Bedelia - she was my hero. What a creatively genius idea! (Why couldn't I have thought of it first?) Anyway, she ended up bringing Amelia Bedelia's sponge cake to the party, the one that's made in this book. Good times!
Reading Level: 1st -3rd grades
Cleanliness: someone says "my goodness." "What in tarnation" is said twice.
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Reading Level: 1st -3rd grades
Cleanliness: someone says "my goodness." "What in tarnation" is said twice.
**Like my reviews? I also have hundreds of detailed reports that I offer too. These reports give a complete break-down of everything in the book, so you'll know just how clean it is or isn't. I also have Clean Guides (downloadable PDFs) which enable you to clean up your book before reading it! Visit my website: The Book Radar.
January 8, 2014
I loved the Amelia Bedilia books. I've never laughed so hard while reading a book to my daughter.
You know how when you read aloud and your eyes read ahead of what is actually coming out of your mouth, well half the time I was laughing so hard about something before I managed to read it out loud to my daughter. She kept giving me weird looks until I finally managed to read it to her.
It's been quite a few years since I've read the books but I loved every Amelia Bedilia book and plan on getting ahold of them again soon so I can read them to my grand daughter.
All the Amelia Bedilia books are highly recommended.
You know how when you read aloud and your eyes read ahead of what is actually coming out of your mouth, well half the time I was laughing so hard about something before I managed to read it out loud to my daughter. She kept giving me weird looks until I finally managed to read it to her.
It's been quite a few years since I've read the books but I loved every Amelia Bedilia book and plan on getting ahold of them again soon so I can read them to my grand daughter.
All the Amelia Bedilia books are highly recommended.
September 23, 2014
Reading Level: 2.1
Interest Level: K-3
This book is another great addition to the humorous Amelia Bedelia series that is fun for students as they read about a hard working maid that takes everything that she is told literally. In this particular book, Amelia is given a list of chores to do which leads her to make a sponge cake with a real sponge, pots plants by placing them in all the kitchen cooking pots, and serves a chicken dinner by giving cracked corn to her employers. Students that are reluctant to read can find pleasure in the play on words and silly acts of characters that this series offers.
Interest Level: K-3
This book is another great addition to the humorous Amelia Bedelia series that is fun for students as they read about a hard working maid that takes everything that she is told literally. In this particular book, Amelia is given a list of chores to do which leads her to make a sponge cake with a real sponge, pots plants by placing them in all the kitchen cooking pots, and serves a chicken dinner by giving cracked corn to her employers. Students that are reluctant to read can find pleasure in the play on words and silly acts of characters that this series offers.
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September 16, 2014I read all of the Amelia bedelia books in elementary school and they were some of my favorites. Amelia is just so quirky and screws everything up but always manages to make people laugh and forget about it. I would definitely recommend it!
April 2, 2015
Amelia Bedelia is a complete badass. When I grow up I wanna be Amelia. But with tattoos, piercings and a lot of cursing.
Why dont you go fly a kite...
"Why fly a kite? When I can stay at home and pop a pill"
Why dont you go fly a kite...
"Why fly a kite? When I can stay at home and pop a pill"
August 29, 2014
Amelia Bedelia is so charming, and has such a good heart.
I liked this book better than the one about going camping, but it still wasn't the jelly roll one.
I liked this book better than the one about going camping, but it still wasn't the jelly roll one.
June 13, 2019
Read as part of my personal "Catch up on childhood classics" challenge.
Man, I wish I could work for rich eccentrics who let me get away with not doing my chores correctly.
Man, I wish I could work for rich eccentrics who let me get away with not doing my chores correctly.
September 7, 2023
Good Work, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish is a super funny book! Amelia is a maid, but she messes everything up in the silliest ways. When Mr. and Mrs. Rogers leave her a list of chores, she does them all mixed up! Like, instead of letting bread rise, she ties it to a string and hangs it up to make it rise. And when she's supposed to patch a screen, she sews it with gold scraps! So wacky!
My most favorite part is when she's asked to make a sponge cake. Instead of using cake ingredients, she cuts up a real sponge and adds it to the cake! And get this, they actually eat it!
Another best part is when she's told to make a chicken dinner. But instead of making food for people, she gives the chickens a dinner with bear corn. Can you imagine? That's not what they meant at all!
Amelia Bedelia is crazy in a good way. She does things all mixed up, and it's so funny. If you like laughing and reading about silly mix-ups, you'll love this book! It's great for kids who enjoy a good giggle.
This book is amazing, and I can't wait for you to see my full review on my YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/T3ljex91Eos
My most favorite part is when she's asked to make a sponge cake. Instead of using cake ingredients, she cuts up a real sponge and adds it to the cake! And get this, they actually eat it!
Another best part is when she's told to make a chicken dinner. But instead of making food for people, she gives the chickens a dinner with bear corn. Can you imagine? That's not what they meant at all!
Amelia Bedelia is crazy in a good way. She does things all mixed up, and it's so funny. If you like laughing and reading about silly mix-ups, you'll love this book! It's great for kids who enjoy a good giggle.
This book is amazing, and I can't wait for you to see my full review on my YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/T3ljex91Eos
October 15, 2023
I got this book for my sixth birthday in the 80s. I still remember Amelia did every single thing wrong, except for making the butterscotch cake in the end. When Mr. Rogers requested eggs and toast, she gave him uncooked eggs, and when he told her to fly a little, she took it literally and did just that
She was given instructions to do housework and once again did everything wrong. She was asked to cook bread and wait for it to rise, but she hung on the light fixture above the table. She was asked clean the ashes and fill the wood box, so she filled the wood box with the ashes. When asked to pot the box plants, she took kitchen pots and filled them with flowers and plants. When asked to call someone to patch the front screen door, she sewed scraps of clothing over it. When asked to make a sponge cake, she cut up pieces of sponge. When asked to make a chicken dinner, instead of cooking chicken, she prepared corn and scraps as if it was dinner for chickens!!!
The double meanings of instructions can be discussed with young readers so they’re not misled.
She was given instructions to do housework and once again did everything wrong. She was asked to cook bread and wait for it to rise, but she hung on the light fixture above the table. She was asked clean the ashes and fill the wood box, so she filled the wood box with the ashes. When asked to pot the box plants, she took kitchen pots and filled them with flowers and plants. When asked to call someone to patch the front screen door, she sewed scraps of clothing over it. When asked to make a sponge cake, she cut up pieces of sponge. When asked to make a chicken dinner, instead of cooking chicken, she prepared corn and scraps as if it was dinner for chickens!!!
The double meanings of instructions can be discussed with young readers so they’re not misled.
September 25, 2017
This early reader is as fun as all of the other books about Amelia Bedelia. She is the literal minded house keeper and cook for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers.
She has a list of things to do and will get them all accomplished by the end of the day. Amelia, but before she gets the list, she makes Mr. Roger's breakfast. When he asks for an egg, she brings him an egg. Since he didn't ask for her to cook it, she brings it raw out of the fridge. He is irritated and tells her to go fly a kite - so she does!
This book is funny and fun to read for kids and adults alike.
She has a list of things to do and will get them all accomplished by the end of the day. Amelia, but before she gets the list, she makes Mr. Roger's breakfast. When he asks for an egg, she brings him an egg. Since he didn't ask for her to cook it, she brings it raw out of the fridge. He is irritated and tells her to go fly a kite - so she does!
This book is funny and fun to read for kids and adults alike.
March 1, 2022
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Range: 1st - 3rd
This book is so funny! It makes me laugh every time I read it. Amelia Bedelia takes everything so literally and interprets things differently than I would interpret them. I was expecting Mr. and Mrs. Rogers to get upset and angry with Amelia Bedelia and maybe even fire her. They both were angry at first, but a butterscotch cake fixed everything. I really enjoyed this book!
Grade Range: 1st - 3rd
This book is so funny! It makes me laugh every time I read it. Amelia Bedelia takes everything so literally and interprets things differently than I would interpret them. I was expecting Mr. and Mrs. Rogers to get upset and angry with Amelia Bedelia and maybe even fire her. They both were angry at first, but a butterscotch cake fixed everything. I really enjoyed this book!
January 5, 2026
The appeal of Amelia Bedelia is lost on me. I did not grow up with these books like many other children did, but even if I had, I do not think they would have been to my taste. I sat here asking myself, "What is Amelia Bedelia dressed as exactly? A maid?" I guess so, but then that begged the further question of why children liked her? I do not get it. No sponge cake or strung up bread for me, thank you.
September 30, 2021
3 stars & 3/10 hearts. This one reminded me of the first book, Amelia Bedelia. In fact, I do not recall a thing about it except potting plants—it was that dull.
November 29, 2021
Contemporary Realistic
1st-3rd Grade
Amelia Bedelia books are great for a good laugh. This silly maid tries her best to please Mr. and Mrs. Rogers as they ask her to perform simple tasks -- but she doesn't always get it right. This comical story is sure to leave kids smiling and it could be a valuable tool to show students the rights and wrongs of completing chores.
1st-3rd Grade
Amelia Bedelia books are great for a good laugh. This silly maid tries her best to please Mr. and Mrs. Rogers as they ask her to perform simple tasks -- but she doesn't always get it right. This comical story is sure to leave kids smiling and it could be a valuable tool to show students the rights and wrongs of completing chores.
April 3, 2018
Another silly, but entertaining story about the literal-minded maid who can bake treats that make up for any of her goofs. The copy I found is one that I might've come across when I was a child, and I thought it was interesting to see how the printing quality has changed over the years.
December 2, 2022
Gosh I sure can see as an adult why my little parentified six year old butt would've found Amelia Bedelia so wonderfully relatable. Honestly I still do. Humans are so perplexing and yet so important!
June 21, 2025
Again, 3- and 6-year-old love it. It is kind of intriguing, as long as I don’t get 50 questions afterward about why Amelia Bedelia did what she did or 50 dissertations how the Rodgers could have explained things better!
May 16, 2017
Good Work, Amelia Bedelia is not as well-developed as the other Amelia Bedelia books. Though Parrish follows a formula in writing each one, this one is more formulaic than others.
May 25, 2017
This was one of my favourite Amelia Bedelia books when I was a kid. Mini-Me got the same kick out of the potted plants and the sponge cake that I did. A fun story.
June 1, 2017
So happy someone else is reading these again. The giggle are contagious!
August 12, 2017
The tired joke is not funny anymore. Don't bother with this one.
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