Happy 50th Birthday Amelia Bedelia!

One of my favorite series to read as a kid was Amelia Bedelia, the cooky housekeeper who has her own idea of how to keep things neat and clean. Today kicks off Amelia's 50th birthday celebration, and the Realm is all set up to celebrate! Are you ready? Let's go! Oh, don't forget to put on your name tag.

Amelia Bedelia is a hard worker. Not only is she a Housekeeper, she's also a Teacher, Student, Political Candidate, Amateur Rocket Scientist, Baseball Player, Babysitter, Librarian, Musician, Doctor, Camper, Construction Worker... You name it, she can do it.

Now, the thing you have to know about Amelia is that you have to be very careful when instructing her how to do something, because she will do exactly what you tell her to:

"Grandad smiled and said, 'Watch your step.'
Amelia Bedelia tried to watch her steps, but it made her dizzy to look down at her feet all the time."
- From Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie by Herman Parish, copyright 2012 Greenwillow Books

"'Would you like something more?'
'Yes,' said Mr. Rogers. 'Toast and an egg.'
'Fine,' said Amelia Bedelia.
She went into the kitchen.
Very quickly, Amelia Bedelia was back.
Mr. Rogers picked up the egg. He broke it over his toast.
'Confound it, Amelia Bedelia!' he said. 'I didn't say raw egg!'
'But you didn't say to cook it,' said Amelia Bedelia."
- From Good Work, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, copyright 2003 Greenwillow Books

So, now you understand why you have to be careful when you tell Amelia Bedelia what to do.

Amelia Bedelia and her books have been amusing children for over 40 years. Originally written by author Peggy Parish, the series continued to run after her death in 1988 thanks to her nephew, Herman, who continued to write the series. Herman's Amelia Bedelia debut book came out in 1995.

Now that you know a little more about this delightful character and her books, perhaps you'd like to host your own Amelia Bedelia 50th Birthday Party. Everything you need is available in a wonderful PDF party kit, available online from HarperCollins Publishers. You can also join the party on Facebook and Twitter.

I hope you enjoyed Amelia's online 50th birthday party at the Realm! Before you leave, make sure to grab a delicious piece of Amelia's birthday cake. Thanks for stopping by!