Peggy Parish books in order
American children's writer
- Lived
- 1927–1988
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 45
Peggy Parish published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 32 children's books and 8 other books, beginning with Amelia Bedelia (1963).
Updated September 2026
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Amelia Bedelia
Peggy Parish's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Hermit Dan (1977)
Amelia Bedelia and Her Wacky World (1990)
The Adventures of Amelia Bedelia (1992)
Novellas in order
Mr. Adams's Mistake (1982)
The Ghosts of Cougar Island (1986)
Children's books in order
Let's Be Indians (1962)
Amelia Bedelia (1963)
The Story of Grains (1965)
Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower (1966)
Let's Be Early Settlers with Daniel Boone (1967)
Granny and the Desperadoes (1970)
Haunted House (1971)
Sheet Magic (1971)
Granny, the Baby, and the Big Gray Thing (1972)
Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (1972)
December Decorations (1975)
Good Word Amélia Bédelia (1976)
Come Back, Amelia Bedelia (1977)
Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia (1977)
Amelia Bedelia Helps Out (1979)
Be Ready at Eight (1979)
Beginning Mobiles (1979)
I Can, Can You? (1980)
Amelia Bedelia and the Baby (1981)
No More Monsters for Me! (1981)
The Chimp That Went to School (1982)
Cats Burglar (1983)
Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping (1985)
Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia (1986)
Amelia Bedelia's Family Album (1988)
Dinosaur Time (1988)
Scruffy (1988)
Good Hunting, Blue Sky (1989)
The Amelia Bedelia Treasury (1995)
"You're the Best, Amelia Bedelia!" (1999)
Good Work, Amelia Bedelia (2004)
Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over (2012)
Other books in order
Good Hunting Little Indian (1962)
My Little Golden Book of Manners (1962)
Costumes to Make (1970)
Pirate Island Adventure (1975)
Mind Your Manners! (1978)
Clues in the Woods (1980)
Key to the Treasure (1980)
Hush, Hush, It's Sleepytime (1983)
About Peggy Parish
Margaret Cecile "Peggy" Parish was an American writer known best for the children's book series and fictional character Amelia Bedelia. Parish was born in Manning, South Carolina, attended the University of South Carolina, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She worked as a teacher in both English and creative dancing in Oklahoma, Kentucky, and in New York. She taught at the Dalton School in Manhattan for 15 years and published her first children's book while teaching third grade there. She authored over 30 books, which had sold 7 million copies at the time of her death.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Peggy Parish FAQ
- How many books has Peggy Parish written?
- Peggy Parish published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 32 children's books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peggy Parish's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Amelia Bedelia.
- What is Peggy Parish's last book?
- Amelia Bedelia and Her Wacky World (1990).
- What is Peggy Parish's most famous book?
- Amelia Bedelia (1963) is Peggy Parish's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.