Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia — Paperback | Peggy Parish / HarperCollins Harper Trophy (1978) | An I Can Read Book

Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia — because nobody takes baseball instructions more literally than a maid in a red coat and a fancy hat. Peggy Parish's beloved, hilariously literal housekeeper is back, and this time she's filling in for a sick player on the Grizzlies baseball team. Chaos, charm, and a whole lot of misunderstood idioms ensue.

What's Included

• Single paperback book — bagged for protection
• Back cover with original synopsis and ISBN barcode

Book Details

• Title: Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia | An I Can Read Book
• Author: Peggy Parish | Illustrator: Wallace Tripp
• Publisher: HarperCollins / Harper Trophy | First Harper Trophy edition, 1978
• ISBN: 0-06-444005-2 (pbk.) | EAN-13: 9780064440059
• Condition: Used — shows normal wear consistent with age

Why Collectors Love It

This is the one that started a generation of kids laughing at the phrase "run home." Amelia Bedelia is a cornerstone of the I Can Read series, and this baseball-themed installment is one of the most beloved entries in the lineup. Wallace Tripp's pen-and-ink illustrations are timeless — the kind of art that holds up decades later and makes adults nostalgic the second they flip it open. A great shelf piece for fans of classic children's literature, early reader collections, or anyone who grew up with Amelia Bedelia doing everything exactly wrong in the most delightful way possible.

Condition Notes

• Used paperback — bagged for protection
• Cover shows wear consistent with age; spine intact
• Please review all photos for specific condition details

Perfect For

• Fans of the Amelia Bedelia series
• Collectors of vintage I Can Read books
• Early reader shelves and classroom libraries
• Nostalgia hunters and children's lit enthusiasts
• Gift-giving for young readers just getting into chapter books