Robin Hill School

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McNamara, Margaret
 
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Book cover for "The counting race".
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"Mrs. Connor's first-grade class is trying to count from one to ten in less than a second. No one is fast enough to get all the way to ten before time is up...until the first graders work together to come up with a faster way to count"--
Book cover for "One hundred days (plus one)".
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Hannah looks forward to Robin Hill School's celebration of one hundred days of classes, but when a cold keeps her home the day of the party she decides to bring in the one hundred buttons she found anyway.
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"The Robin Hill School first-graders take a field trip to a pumpkin patch"--
Book cover for "Too many valentines".
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When Neil tells his classmates that he doesn't want any more valentines--especially pink or frilly ones--the class comes up with a good idea.
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On Becky's first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president.
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The boys will not let the girls play soccer with them on the playground during recess. Emma figures out a plan to get them to change their minds.
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Jamie longs to have at least one tooth missing in his first grade class picture, just like his friends, and when picture day arrives an unexpected event gives Jamie his wish.
Book cover for "The first day of school".
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Michael can't wait for his first day of school until he discovers his dog can't join him, but when he learns bringing her means she wouldn't be just his, he decides it is better to leave her at home.
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"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"--
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On Groundhog Day, the students in Mrs. Connor's class try to find out whether the class hamster can predict the weather as well as a groundhog.

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Mrs. Connor's first grade class decides to send colorful fall leaves to students in another state where the leaves do not change color.
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"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.
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During Parents Week at Robin Hill School, the students are all impressed with what one another's parents do for a living, especially Ayanna, who realizes that the artwork her father does at home makes him very special.
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"Its been a snowy winter, but there have been no snow days--and Nia is not happy. Shed love to play in the snow all day, but when a blizzard hits, Nia discovers there can be too much of a good thing."--Provided by publisher.
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"The Robin Hill School first graders celebrate Halloween in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Robin Hill School series! Trick or treat! The first graders of Robin Hill School are in their costumes and ready to celebrate Halloween at Jamie's party. This year, there's even a fun house! But will it be too scary?"--
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Nia is afraid to tell her mother, who is shy because she speaks little English, that Nia volunteered her to organize a party for the first-graders of Robin Hill School.
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"The Robin Hill School first graders celebrate Earth Day in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Robin Hill School series! 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. She's worried her ideas aren't good enough. With the help of her dad and Mrs. Connor, Emma learns that her small ideas can have big results!"--Publisher marketing.
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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.
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The kids in Mrs. Connor's class are planting a garden! Everyone is excited to plant the vegetable seeds--except for Neil. He does not like vegetables. After all their hard work, will Neil find vegetables are not as yucky as he thought?
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The kids in Mrs. Connor's class learn facts about the presidents.
Book cover for "Wash your hands!".
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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.
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When Emma learns that her class picture will be taken while she must wear an eye patch, she is sad because she will look different from the other first-graders.

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Book cover for "Secret Santa".
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When Katie draws Andrew's name in the first-grade Christmas gift exchange, she decides not to give him a present because he has said mean things about her reindeer sweater.
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When Hannah goes to the beach with her mother, she is shocked to find her first-grade teacher, Mrs. Connor, lying there in a bathing suit as if she were an ordinary person.
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"It's Pajama Day! All of the students at Robin Hill School are wearing pajamas to show their school spirit. But Emma forgot! Who will come to her rescue?"--
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It's almost Thanksgiving, and Mrs. Connor asks the class to think about what they are thankful for. Reza and his mama make a list together. He can't wait to talk to his class about his family, his dog, his bike, and so much more. But then at school, everyone takes turns saying what they're thankful for, and the other kids say the same things Reza wanted to say.
Book cover for "Star of the class play".
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"Mrs. Connor's class is putting on a play at Robin Hill School! Emma is excited to land a role ... but when the big day comes, she forgets her lines. Will Mrs. Connor's breathing exercise help Emma calm down and save the show?"--
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Katie and her family make shamrocks for each of her classmates to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but when Mrs. Connor shows a shamrock that looks very different, Katie is sad until, together, they learn the distinction between a shamrock and a four-leaf clover.
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Eigan's mom talks to Mrs. Connor's class about how the Lunar New Year, Eigan's favorite holiday, is celebrated.
Book cover for "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day".
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Mrs. Connor's students at Robin Hill School share their dreams for the future after learning about the day that celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.