Book Series · 32 Books

Robin Hill School Books

In order from Too Many Valentines to Lunar New Year.

The Robin Hill School series is a set of 32 picture books by Margaret McNamara, published between 2003 and 2024. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Too Many Valentines
The Pumpkin Patch
The Playground Problem
A Tooth Story
Election Day
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Too Many Valentines
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003

Too Many Valentines

By Margaret McNamara, Mike Gordon (Illustrator)

Neil thinks valentines are silly until he doesn't get any.

32 pages· 275 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: At Robin Hill School, everyone is excited for Valentine's Day except Neil, who dismisses the holiday as silly. But when the day arrives and Neil receives no valentines, he begins to question his stance. Will Neil's perspective change when he feels left out, or will he stick to his beliefs? Discover how a day of love and friendship can transform even the most skeptical hearts.
The complete set

Robin Hill School Series

32 books · Published 2003–2024

Series
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Too Many Valentines

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003

Neil thinks valentines are silly until he doesn't get any.

One Hundred Days (Plus One)

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003

Hannah misses the 100th day of school. What surprise awaits on the 101st?

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$1697

The Pumpkin Patch

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003

A small pumpkin teaches a big lesson on a school trip.

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$1697

The Playground Problem

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2004

A young girl challenges the boys' soccer team to let her play.

A Tooth Story

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2004

Jamie wants a gap-toothed smile for picture day, but his teeth won't budge.

Election Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

New student faces election day. Will she run for class president?

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$1697

First-Grade Bunny

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

A boy faces his fear of bunnies with a special classroom task.

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$1697

The First Day of School

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2005

Can Charles enjoy school without his beloved puppy by his side?

Happy Thanksgiving

Picture Book · 2005

A fire drill disrupts a first-grade Thanksgiving celebration.

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$1697

Groundhog Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2005

Will Chester the hamster see his shadow on Groundhog Day?

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$1697

Happy Graduation!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

First graders face a graduation surprise that tests their teamwork skills.

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$1697

Fall Leaf Project

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2006

First graders share autumn's magic with distant friends.

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$1697

The Luck of the Irish

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Katie's shamrocks differ from her teacher's. Are they wrong?

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$1697

Dad Goes to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2007

A unique dad visits first graders. Will he win them over?

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$1697

Snow Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2007

A snow day turns into too much of a good thing.

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$1697

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

First graders explore dreams and change on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Halloween Fun

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

Will the fun house be too scary for the first graders' Halloween party?

Earth Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

Emma doubts her Earth Day ideas until small actions reveal big impacts.

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$1697

Picking Apples

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009

A reluctant student resists joining a fun apple-picking trip. Will he change his mind?

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$1697

Class Mom

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Can Nia and her mom overcome language barriers to host a perfect party?

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$1697

Presidents' Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

First graders discover the true meaning of Presidents' Day beyond a school holiday.

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$1697

Wash Your Hands!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

Can Mrs. Connor's class stop the spread of germs with soap, water, and a song?

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$1697

The Garden Project

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

Can first graders convince Neil to enjoy their new vegetable garden?

Class Picture Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

Emma dreads picture day with her new eye patch. Can her dad's idea save the day?

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$1799

Butterfly Garden

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012

A class of first graders learn about the life cycle of butterflies.

Summer Treasure

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012

A first-grader discovers her teacher's life beyond school during a beach adventure.

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$1498

Secret Santa

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012

Katie must gift her bully for Secret Santa. Can kindness prevail?

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$1697

We Are Thankful

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Reza must find a unique way to express gratitude before his turn in class.

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$1697

Pajama Day!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Emma forgot Pajama Day. Who will help her fit in?

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$1697

Star of the Class Play

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A first-grader forgets her lines on stage. Can she calm down and save the play?

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$1697

The Counting Race

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

Can first graders count to ten in under a second?

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$1697

Lunar New Year

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2024

Can first graders uncover why Lunar New Year is so special to Eigen?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Robin Hill School series?

There are 32 books in the Robin Hill School series. It began with Too Many Valentines in 2003, and the newest book, Lunar New Year, was published in 2024.

What ages are the Robin Hill School books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Robin Hill School to life.

01

Mike Gordon

Author & Illustrator
02

Margaret McNamara

Author
03

Mike McNamara Margaret; Gordon

Author
04

Wendi Gu

Author

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