Another misadventure by everyone’s favorite literal-minded maid finds Amelia Bedelia in charge of the house when Mr. and Mrs. Rogers go out for the day and leave her with a list of chores.

Peggy Parish was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina. Before moving to New York City, she taught school in the Panhandle country and in coal-mining areas. Her first job in New York City was with the Girl Scouts, and she now teaches the third grade at the Dalton School in Manhattan. Miss Parish is the author of several other books for children, including the popular Let’s Be Indians.