Nancy L. Carlson

Henry tells his mother that he did not like his first day of first grade, but as he describes what he did and learned, he begins to realize that he might enjoy it after all.

A frog explains how smiling is a great way to get through life's ups and downs.

When she receives a valentine from a secret admirer, Louanne Pig tries to find out who sent it.

While getting ready for Christmas, Harriet and her friend George try to avoid Ms. Hoozit and her fruitcake, only to miss out on a yummy treat.

Tina the beaver and her family constantly rush off in different directions, until a storm keeps them snowbound at home.

Harriet overcomes her stage fright and dances successfully and proudly at her ballet recital.

Harriet accepts her friend George's challenge to ride the frightening roller coaster and finds out that she is the brave one.

Describes the many activities bunnies like to spend time on after "a long day at work."

When a new second grader begins bullying Henry and the other first graders, Henry stumbles onto a secret that just might save them.

By admiring her finer points and showing that she can take care of herself and have fun even when there's no one else around, a charming pig proves the best friend you can have is yourself.