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, in a charming easy reader with full-color illustrations.

It is time for first grade, and Amanda Pig is so excited. This year she wonÂ't have to take naps, sheÂ'll play on the big playground, and best of all, she will know how to read! But something is wrong, because when Amanda looks at her book, she recognizes the letters but not the words. Will she ever be able to read?

In this funny installment of the award-winning Oliver and Amanda series, Amanda and her best friend, Lollipop, overcome nerves to discover what makes first grade so much fun. Jean Van Leeuwen and Ann Schweninger won an inaugural Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor for the previous book in the series, Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day.