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New in first grade, shy Layla is reluctant to participate in class activities because she feels her head scarf makes her look too different from her classmates.

When his big brother leaves to become a soldier, a boy does what he can to take his place in the family.

When the first grade plans a costume party, Anna Maria decides to be a fairy princess, Willy a clown, and Jim the strongest man in the world. But on the day of the party, the third grade bully comes in to harass everyone and tries to ruin the fun. Jim saves the day when he accidentally takes on the bully.

This timely book, reissued with new art, goes right to the heart of the school testing issue. When the lady from the principle's office brings in a test for the first grade class, the children find that none of the proffered answers are exactly right, so they have trouble with the test. Fortunately, their teacher knows what's really important: being creative and being a good friend, things that can't be found on a standarized test. This is a g...

This timely book, reissued with new art, goes right to the heart of the school testing issue. When the lady from the principle's office brings in a test for the first grade class, the children find that none of the proffered answers are exactly right, so they have trouble with the test. Fortunately, their teacher knows what's really important: being creative and being a good friend, things that can't be found on a standarized test. This is a g...

Cohen's insightful depiction of real issues in the lives of children makes the books welcome for a new generation of readers. Jim dresses as a strong man for the first grade costume party, and accidentally takes on the third-grade bully who tries to harass the class. It's a fine opportunity to discuss bullying." -- Review "Yellow Brick Road

Jim's first-grade classmates feel sad when they hear that his dog, Muffins, has been killed. His friends try to help him feel better, but Jim won't talk or listen to anyone. Then Jim's friend Paul has an idea. Will Paul's plan help Jim cry and laugh about the times he shared with Muffins? "A useful book for children coping with the trauma of a pet's death".--School Library Journal.

When his big brother leaves to become a soldier, a boy does what he can to take his place in the family.

This timely book, reissued with new art, goes right to the heart of the school testing issue. When the lady from the principle's office brings in a test for the first grade class, the children find that none of the proffered answers are exactly right, so they have trouble with the test. Fortunately, their teacher knows what's really important: being creative and being a good friend, things that can't be found on a standardized test. This is a ...

Originally published by Greenwillow Books in 1978.

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This timely book, reissued with new art, goes right to the heart of the school testing issue. When the lady from the principal's office brings in a test for the first grade class, the children find that none of the proffered answers are exactly right, so they have trouble with the test. Fortunately, their teacher knows what's really important: being creative and being a good friend, things that can't be found on a standardized test. This is a ...

When Alex, the new boy in first grade, tries to make make friends by boasting about his possessions his plan backfires. The first graders don't like liars and refuse to have anything to do with him. However, on the day of the class holiday party, when Jim loses part of his decoration, Alex helps him find it. Jim then befriends Alex who learns that boasting is not the way to make friends. This reissue of Miriam Cohen's book deals sensitively wi...