Mike Gordon

On Becky's first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president.

After a summer of playing with his puppy, Michael is sad to learn that she cannot stay with him on the first day of school.

When everyone in Ms. Connor's first grade class has a cold, she shows her students how to wash their hands to get rid of germs.

Michael refuses to help his classmates pick apples during a field trip until his teacher, Mrs. Connor, finds the apple that is just right for him.

When Neil tells his classmates that he does not want any more valentines, especially pink or frilly ones, the class comes up with a good idea.

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.

"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, and Reza beings to realize that maybe bunnies aren't so scary after all."-- Front jacket flap.

"Mrs. Connor's first-grade class is loving everything about fall: from the beautiful orange and red leaves to going apple and pumpkin picking"-- Provided by publisher.

Dave gets scolded a lot by his teacher for not paying attention in class. He wants to pay attention but it is just so hard when an exciting idea pops into his head. And he usually can't tell that he's making a mistake until after he makes them. But after a particularly big mistake, David comes up with his own plan to tone down his wiggle fidgets.