Amanda is very excited about starting first grade, and although everything is not exactly as she expected, she soon begins learning to read and finding her way.

Although playing on the big playground and not having to take naps like the little kids are highlights for a first grader, Amanda Pig is most excited about the prospect of being able to put all her letters into words and finally learning how to read. Reprint.

Amanda Pig is going to be a first-grader! This year she wonÂ't have to take naps, sheÂ'll play on the big playground, and, best of all, sheÂ'll learn how to read. But something is wrong, because when Amanda tries to read, she can recognize the letters but not the words! Is first grade going to be harder than Amanda thought? Will she ever be able to read? Once again, Jean Van Leeuwen and Ann Schweninger create a funny, friendly, and kid-relevant world.