Book 1

It's almost the first day of first grade, and Michael can't wait. That is, until he discovers that his puppy, Cookie, can't join him. But when he learns that bringing Cookie means she wouldn't be just his anymore, he decides it's better if she stays home.

The Luck of the Irish

by Margaret McNamara and Mike Gordon

Published 1 January 2007
It's St. Patrick's Day! Katie makes shamrocks to help celebrate and ends up learning what it means to be lucky in this Ready-to-Read eBook with audio.

Picking Apples

by Margaret McNamara

Published 8 September 2009
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.

Earth Day

by Margaret McNamara

Published 30 September 2008
In the latest beginning reader from the bestselling, classroom based Robin Hill School series the class celebrates Earth Day!

The kids in Mrs. Connor's class are celebrating Earth Day, and everyone has lots of ideas on how to save the Earth...except Emma. Emma is worried that her ideas are not good enough. With the help of her dad and Mrs. Connor, Emma learns that her small ideas can have big results!

Happy Graduation!

by Margaret McNamara

Published 1 June 2006
The first graders in Mrs. Connor's class prove that they can work together when Cookie the dog disrupts their graduation ceremony.

Groundhog Day

by Margaret McNamara

Published 1 December 2005
Early readers will love learning about the American tradition of groundhog day with Mrs. Connor's class in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read!

It's Groundhog Day in Mrs. Connor's class. But instead of watching a real groundhog, the first graders wait to see if Chester the hamster will see his shadow!


The bestselling duo, Margaret McNamara and Mike Gordon, deliver another great Level 1 Ready-to-Read full of lessons for beginning readers!

Hannah's teacher plans a party to celebrate the one hundredth day of school. But on the day of the big party, Hannah is too sick to go. She misses out on the fun! But when she returns the next school day, Hanna finds that adding one can make things extra special.


Election Day

by Margaret McNamara

Published 10 August 2004
On Becky's first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president.

Fall Leaf Project

by Margaret McNamara

Published 22 August 2006
Mrs. Connor's first grade class decides to send colorful fall leaves to students in another state where the leaves do not change color.

Dad Goes to School

by Margaret McNamara

Published 1 April 2007
It's Parents Week for Mrs. Connor's first graders. Each day another parent is visiting and showing what they do. But Ayanna's dad isn't like the other parents. Will her classmates like him anyway?

Class Picture Day

by Margaret McNamara

Published 28 June 2011
The Robin Hill School first-graders get ready to show off their best smiles on picture day!

Summer Treasure

by Margaret McNamara

Published 1 May 2012
A Robin Hill School first-grader gets a summertime surprise in this sunny Ready-to-Read!

Since it’s summer, instead of attending Robin Hill School, Hannah gets to do other fun things, like go to the beach with her family. Imagine her surprise when she sees her teacher, Mrs. Connor! In a bathing suit! Turns out, teachers don’t live at school—and they are just as friendly outside of the classroom. Together, Mrs. Connor and Hannah look for treasure on the beach and share a beautiful summer day.

Garden Project

by Margaret McNamara

Published 22 June 2010
The kids in Mrs. Connor’s class decide to turn an old sandbox into a garden filled with yummy vegetables. But not everyone is excited about the garden—or the veggies. Can the class convince Neil to join in the fun and taste the delicious treats that finally grow?

Secret Santa

by Margaret McNamara

Published 2 October 2012
The Robin Hill School first-graders celebrate the spirit of Christmas in this holiday-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story with audio.

It is Secret Santa Day at school, and Katie is wearing her special Christmas sweater. But Andrew makes fun of her outfit, calling the reindeer on the sweater a raccoon. When it comes time to pick names from the Santa hat, Katie hopes she doesn’t pick Andrew’s name. But she does! How can Katie give Andrew a gift when he’s been so mean to her?


Presidents' Day

by Margaret McNamara

Published 5 January 2010
Mrs. Connor’s class knows they have a holiday in February, but do they know what it really means? They will after they learn all about Presidents’ Day—and why it’s more than just a Monday off from school! The Robin Hill School series is an engaging favorite kids and teachers love, and the simple text and bright art in Presidents’ Day make for a wonderful read that is as fun as it is informative.

Snow Day

by Margaret McNamara

Published 1 October 2007
The kids in Mrs. Connor's class love the snow! And they love snow days even more! But when the snow will not stop falling, Nia realizes that staying at home is not so much fun after all.

First-Grade Bunny

by Margaret McNamara

Published 25 January 2005
Everyone in Mrs. Conner's first-grade class loves their visitor, Sparky the bunny, except Reza, who tries to overcome his fear when the teacher gives him a special job.