The pupils of a first grade class prepare for their St. Valentine's Day party.

When Jim's dog is killed, the other first graders experience with him his natural reactions to death.

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

The team is mad at Jacob. He thinks its Honey's fault and says something terrible to her. Now even his best friend Gregory won't talk to Jacob.

Impatient to begin reading, a first-grader doesn't realize that there is more to reading than books.

"Ever morning when Mommy goes to work, I kiss her goodbye. Daddy stays home with me, and we do everything together!"--Page [4] of cover.

The first graders learn to accept the new boy, who is blind, as just like themselves.

At an end-of-the-year beach picnic, Anna Maria, Jim, and the other children realize they will miss First Grade and their teacher, but decide they are ready for Second Grade after all.

Examines the scientific, social, and personal aspects of marijuana--its history, cultural impact, psychological and physical effects, dangers, legal status, and the pros and cons of the legalization issue.

The only one in first grade afraid of The Thing, Jim overcomes his fear on the playground.