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Books in Robin Hill School Ready-to-Read series

  • Secret Santa

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Oct. 2, 2012)
    The Robin Hill School first-graders celebrate the spirit of Christmas in this holiday-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story.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?
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  • Class Picture Day

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, June 28, 2011)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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.
  • Summer Treasure

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, May 1, 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.
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  • Halloween Fun

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Aug. 5, 2008)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
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  • Presidents' Day

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Jan. 5, 2010)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In February, the first-graders in Mrs. Connor's class present facts about the presidents.
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  • Picking Apples

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Sept. 8, 2009)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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 Counting Race

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, July 1, 2003)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Mrs. Connor challenges her students to count to ten in less than a second, they work together to come up with a solution to this counting riddle.
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  • One Hundred Days

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2003)
    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.
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  • Snow Day

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Simon Spotlight, Oct. 23, 2007)
    Nia loves snow, but when her wish for a snow day comes true she finds herself missing Robin Hill School. Simultaneous.
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  • Class Picture Day

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, June 28, 2011)
    It's picture day at school, and everyone's excited. Everyone, except Emma. She just went to the eye doctor, and now she has to wear an eye patch. She will look different from all her other classmates! Fortunately her dad has an idea. And Emma's smile turns out to the biggest one of all.
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  • Playground Problem

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon

    Library Binding (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 26, 2007)
    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. Simultaneous.
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