Most Popular Books by Margaret McNamara

Unhappy with her choice of pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, Katie thinks it is too small until her father shows her that the best things often come in small packages.

Mr. Tiffin and his students from the perennially popular How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? and The Dinosaur Expert make friends with, Librarian Beck a new character in the series who also happens to be non-binary. This thoughtful picture book is about a wood-working project that helps a young student become a book lover. Everyone in Mr. Tiffin''s class couldn''t be more excited that the new school library has finally opened. Everyone except Jake. Jake is a slow and careful reader. Sometimes he reads the same page more than once to figure everything out. And he often feels left behind on class Library Day. All that changes when Librarian Beck notices Jake running his fingers across the grooves of a brand-new bookshelf and offers him an old, worn book: Woodworking for Young Hands. Jake checks the book out, studies the pictures and instructions, and renews the book again and again. When the school year comes to an end, Jake has the perfect gift idea for the librarian who changed his life--and he makes it with his own two hands.

Saint Patrick''s Day is only one day away and Katie can''t wait to celebrate. Her family comes from Ireland, and Mrs. Connor tells her she has the luck of the Irish. Soon, it''s Katie who is teaching Mrs. Connor about what it means to be lucky. Full color.

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. Illustrations.

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

New readers will love this sweet tail about a bunny joining Mrs. Connor''s classroom! 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. So Mrs. Connor gives him a special job, and Reza begins to realize that maybe bunnies aren''t so scary after all.

The Robin Hill School first graders learn about being thankful in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, the twenty-ninth book in the Robin Hill School series! 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! Can Reza think of something else he’s thankful for before it’s his turn to speak?

When Mrs. Connor''s class celebrates Earth Day, Emma decides to start small by recycling, using only what she needs, and picking up trash when she goes for a walk.

The students of Robin Hill School plant, tend, and harvest a garden together.

The first graders at Robin Hill School celebrate summer in these five easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read stories in one big paperback bind-up with foil on the cover! It’s summer for the kids in Mrs. Connor’s class at Robin Hill School. The first graders go to the beach, have a counting race, plant a garden, and play on the playground. Before long, it’s time to get ready to go back to school. Celebrate the season with five Robin Hill School stories in one book for beginning readers! This adorable book includes: Summer Treasure The Counting Project The Counting Race The Playground Problem The First Day of School

It''s almost the first day of first grade, and Charles 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 kids are celebrating Halloween with a party, complete with a fun house. But it doesn''t look like much fun to Hannah--in fact it looks "too" scary. That is until Jamie offers to walk through with her. Full color.

A perfect picture book biography from award-winning author Margaret McNamara and New Yorker artist Barry Blitt comes this partly true and completely funny story of George Washington''s 7th birthday. In this clever approach to history, readers will discover the truths and myths about George Washington. Did George Washington wear a wig? No. Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree? Probably not. Readers young and old who are used to seeing George Washington as an old man, will get a new look at the first president—as a kid. Perfect for classrooms, Presidents'' Day, or as a birthday gift.

In this charming and powerful picture book about voting and elections, the students of Stanton Elementary School learn how we can find--and use--our voices for change. Every two years, on the first Tuesday of November, Stanton Elementary School closes for the day. For vacation? Nope! For repairs? No way! Stanton Elementary School closes so that it can transform itself into a polling station. People can come from all over to vote for the people who will make laws for the country. Sure, the Stanton Elementary School students might be too young to vote themselves, but that doesn''t mean they can''t encourage their parents, friends, and family to vote! After all, voting is how this country sees change--and by voting today, we can inspire tomorrow''s voters to change the future.

The first graders at Robin Hill School learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year in this easy-to-follow Level 1 Ready-to-Read story! Eigen’s mom has come to talk to Mrs. Connor’s class about a special holiday called Lunar New Year. She tells them all the fun ways that the holiday is celebrated around the world. But can the students guess why it’s Eigen’s favorite holiday?

The first-grade class at Robin Hill School learns the best way to get rid of germs in this story of the bestselling series! Mrs. Connor''s classroom learns about washing their hands and the importance of keeping germs away!

After enjoying an unexpected snow day, first grader Nia realizes staying at home really isn''t so much fun after all when the snow keeps falling and the school remains closed.

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.

Students at Robin Hill School visit a memorial to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and learn the importance of having a special dream of their own. Full color.

Introduce kids to the planets and solar system in this fractured fairy tale retelling of the classic The Three Little Pigs. Parents and children alike will adore this out-of-this-world story, which is set in outer space! GREEP BOINK MEEP! The three little aliens are happily settling into their new homes when the Big Bad Robot flies in to crack and smack and whack their houses down! A chase across the solar system follows in this humorous and visually stunning book from Margaret McNamara (How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?) and Mark Fearing (The Book that Eats People). The endpapers even include a labeled diagram of all the planets.