Generations of children have fallen in love with Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper so literal-minded that she puts sponges in her sponge cake and pitches a tent by throwing it into the woods.   Now fans can find out what Amelia Bedelia was like when she was a little girl just starting school. In the picture book Amelia Bedelia's First Library Card , young Amelia Bedelia and her classmates visit the library. Exploring the shelves of books, volunteering at the front desk, and meeting the librarians is so fun! But Amelia Bedelia’s favorite part is getting her very own library card.   Amelia Bedelia’s First Library Card is a love letter to reading, libraries, librarians, and books.   Author Herman Parish is a nephew of Peggy Parish, the creator of Amelia Bedelia. K-Gr 2–This sixth Amelia Bedelia title by Herman Parish presents a younger, modern Amelia in a wordy picture-book format. When Amelia's class takes a trip to the library, the youngsters get a tour that includes a chance to check in returned books, a walk through the stacks (not of hay or pancakes), and a visit to the children's room. With assistance from the librarian, Amelia picks a book about cupcakes to borrow but accidentally winds up with one on weather instead. This turns out to be surprisingly prophetic and, during a thunderstorm, she leaves the book outdoors. Horrified, she and her mother explain the pulpy mess to the librarian, who accepts their offer to replace the book and an apology cupcake. “Yummm!” says the librarian. “Amelia Bedelia, I'm glad you brought this in for me to check out!” Amelia takes a few things literally, but the text has far more subtle wordplay and library rules than Amelia's typical misunderstandings. Avril's illustrations done in gouache and black pencil do a fine job of depicting everything from the settings to Amelia's ever-changing expressions, bringing the text to life. Sure to be popular where Parish's previous Amelia Bedelia titles have done well.–Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NHα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Praise for Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of School: New York Times Bestseller “Readers will giggle over Amelia Bedelia’s mishaps, and her genuine joie de vivre may assurage first-day fears.” - Publishers Weekly Praise for Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of School: “Amelia Bedelia wears her new picture-book format well…[it] works beautifully as a new way to encounter the gaffe-prone gal.” - ALA Booklist Praise for Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine: New York Times Bestseller “[Amelia Bedelia’s] ingenuous spirit will continue to capture hearts.” - Publishers Weekly “No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language―and no adult can fail to notice that she’s usually right when she’s wrong.” - New York Times Book Review Amelia Bedelia is sure she will love everything about the library. Getting a library card - Checking out books - Helping at the main desk - Reading stories - Meeting the librarians Amelia Bedelia can't wait. What could be better? A class trip to the library! Hooray for books! Hooray for the library! 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. Used Book in Good Condition