Amelia Bedelia

The character Amelia Bedelia was first introduced by Peggy Parish in 1963. She is a literal-minded housekeeper whose misunderstandings of instructions lead to humorous situations. For example, when told to "put out the lights," she literally takes the light bulbs outside. This comedic approach to idiomatic expressions and misunderstandings has made her a favorite among young readers.
 
After Peggy Parish's death in 1988, her nephew Herman Parish took over the Amelia Bedelia series in 1995, starting with "Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia." Since then, he has continued to produce new stories featuring the character, adapting her for a new generation of readers. Herman's writing maintains the character's essence while introducing additional adventures and contexts, including books for younger audiences focused on Amelia as a child.
Herman's approach emphasizes face-to-face misunderstandings rather than solely following the original format of Amelia receiving a list of chores, allowing for fresh comedic situations