Margaret McNamara

Charlie, the smallest child in his first grade class, is amazed to discover that of the three pumpkins his teacher brings to school, the tiniest one has the most seeds.

On George Washington's seventh birthday, he does chores, misbehaves, and dreams of a day when his birthday will be celebrated by all.

"Clara Bell needs to use her powers when she and Rowan, a gnome visiting Sheepskerry Island for the Valentine's Games, are faced with very serious trouble"--

When students in Mr. Tiffin's class are invited to solve a riddle during a field trip to an apple orchard, it is Tara's daydreams that may lead to the answer.

When little Emma forgets to dress up for Pajama Day at Robin Hill School, her first grade classmates team up to make sure she is included, in a latest skill-building entry in the series that began with Class Picture Day.

Eloise would rather tease her tutor, Philip, than let him teach her math.

Elinor is used to doing very well in school, but as Poem in Your Pocket Day approaches, bringing an opportunity to meet a real poet, her struggle to write a perfect poem causes Elinor's confidence to falter, despite Mr. Tiffin's guidance and reassurance.

Nia loves snow, but when her wish for a snow day comes true she finds herself missing Robin Hill School.

"A visitor is coming to Mrs. Connor's class: a bunny! Her name is Sparky, and everyone wants to take care of her. Except for Reza. He doesn't want to admit it, but he's afraid of bunnies. When Mrs. Connor gives him a special job, will Reza realize bunnies aren't so scary after all?"--Amazon.

Asked by their teacher to think about the things and people for which they are thankful, the first graders of the Robin Hill School take turns sharing their feelings, challenging young Reza to think of something original.