Cohen, Miriam

The first grade is distressed by an intelligence test which fails to measure true aptitude.

When he and some other first graders get lost in the museum, Jim decides to be brave and go find the teacher.

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

On a hot day on the subway, Oscar spies the "Island Lady," who proceeds to pull an island breeze, Caribbean foods, and even a steel drum band out of her bag to share with her fellow travelers.

The first grade is distressed by an intelligence test which fails to measure true aptitude.

Even though he doesn't like his part in the first grade play, Jimmy saves the performance when one of the key players gets stage fright.

A first-grader is convinced he can't draw, but when encouraged, demonstrates he can.

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

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.

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