Peggy Parish

A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

As Amelia Bedelia helps Mrs. Rogers prepare for Christmas, she bakes a date cake with a calendar in it and stuffs the children's stockings with turkey stuffing.

When Amelia Bedelia substitute teaches, the children are in for a funny learning experience.

As always, Amelia Bedelia follows exactly the instructions given to her on a camping trip, including pitching a tent and rowing boats.

Because she does exactly as she is told, Amelia Bedelia is fired from one job after another.

Preparing for the arrival of an important visitor, a wacky housekeeper follows her employer's instructions with humorous results.

Minneapolis Simpkin is not allowed to have a pet, so she finds the most unusual replacement.

Amelia Bedelia shows her niece Effie Lou how to follow instructions to the letter as they dust the potato bugs and sew seeds.

Absent-minded Miss Molly tries to remember why she tied a string around her finger--and why all her friends plan to see her at eight.

Aunt Emma's nine cats prove that there aren't too many of them when they catch a burglar.