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:

1. Her father works in a park.
2. Bean counters don't use actual beans.
3. It's a challenge to think outside the box.
4. 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:

1. She's funny
2. She's brave
3. She's a good friend
4. She loves to read
5. She'll try anything
6. She makes really good cookies
7. She takes things literally
8. She never gives up
9. She loves her family
10. She always helps out

Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey.