In the ninth chapter book in the New York Times–bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia and her friends at school explore different jobs and careers and think about what they want to be when they grow up! Amelia Bedelia is especially curious about her own father’s line of work. If he spends the day pitching to a client, does that mean he plays a lot of baseball? The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for fans of Judy Moody and Ivy + Bean. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963! Jobs and Careers for Kids: Amelia Bedelia is worried about what she’ll be when she grows up, especially since she has no idea what her dad does. Is he a baseball player, a basketball coach, or an award-winning… jerk? - Funny Misunderstandings: From coworkers in a “plant” to a dad working on “slides,” every new career term is a recipe for comical confusion in this funny kids book. - School Stories: Join Amelia Bedelia and her friends for a new class project and a field trip to a real office that’s more fun—and more confusing—than they ever imagined. - Heart and Humor: A warm and funny story about family, friendship, and discovering that it’s okay not to have all the answers about growing up. “Parish has turned the clock back, making Amelia Bedelia young again and giving a new generation of readers the opportunity to enjoy her humor and self-confidence.” - Kirkus Reviews Amelia Bedelia has no idea what she wants to be when she grows up. She just wants to have fun with her friends at recess, not think about the future. But when Amelia Bedelia’s teacher tells the class that they’ll be studying careers and occupations at school, Amelia Bedelia is surprised to discover: Her father works in a park. - Bean counters don’t use actual beans. - It’s a challenge to think outside the box. - She loves drawing paychecks! Amelia Bedelia learns that when it comes to the future, the sky’s the limit. And her ideas will take her everywhere! Meet Amelia Bedelia The 10 best things about Amelia Bedelia: She’s funny - She’s brave - She’s a good friend - She loves to read - She’ll try anything - She makes really good cookies - She takes things literally - She never gives up - She loves her family - She always helps out Herman Parish (1953-2024) was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Peggy Parish wrote twelve books in the series before she passed away in 1988. The interest of educators and the enthusiasm of young readers prompted Herman Parish to continue the character in 1995 with his first book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia. Herman Parish went on to add more than forty books to the series, carrying on Amelia Bedelia’s adventures as a housekeeper in books such as the bestselling Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm. Additionally, Herman Parish broke new ground by portraying Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Young Amelia is featured in picture books for the youngest children, I Can Read Level 1 beginning readers, and a series of chapter books. Sixty million copies later, Amelia Bedelia is a beloved character for readers young and old. Lynne Avril is a painter and illustrator, best known for her work on the young Amelia Bedelia book series, written by Herman Parish. She has illustrated well over 100 books in her career. As a painter, her works are visual journals of her life, reflecting thoughts, travels, and music (she’s a bass player too!). Lynne Avril grew up in Montana and got her BA in art from the University of Montana, and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona.