Cohen, Miriam

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

Although George's classmates are well aware that he is not the smartest student in the first grade, they are proud to know him when his fast action in an emergency saves an elderly friend's life.

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

Alex has a hard time adjusting to his new first grade and tells wild stories to impress the other students.