Elizabeth Garton Scanlon

Illustrations and rhyming text portray the birthday party of a beloved baby.

Throughout a child's day, five minutes can go by quickly (when you are on a roller coaster) or slowly (when you are in the dentist's chair).

In a series of letters a student laments the absence of her teacher and daily routine, but she soon realizes there are benefits to mixing things up, and that perhaps having a substitue teacher is not so bad afterall.

A classroom of exuberant youngsters explores art in its most varied forms, from painting, music, and writing to cooking and performing.