Margaret McNamara

"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.

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

"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.

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

"The students in Mrs. Connor's class are ready to leave first grade, but an unexpected guest almost ruins their graduation! Luckily, they've learned plenty of skills throughout the year they can use to save the day!"--Provided by publisher.

Three aliens set off to find a new planet for themselves but soon Bork and Gork have forgotten all of their mother's good advice and only Nklxwcyz builds a home safe enough to withstand the Big Bad Robot in this story reminiscent of "The Three Little Pigs."

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.

Jake, a reluctant reader, becomes a book lover when the new librarian finds Jake a book about woodworking.

Just as Mrs. Connor's first grade class finishes dressing up in their Thanksgiving costumes, a fire drill is called.

The kids in Mrs. Connor's class learn facts about the presidents.