Putting Them to Bed

Everyone has heard the curious tales about Mrs. Castlechanter, the beloved art teacher at Hillfort Elementary. How old is she anyway? And what was the story about the drawing that winked at a student?

Aliyah and Oscar enjoy pretty much all of their teachers — except for Mr. Helm, their grumpy gym teacher.

Oscar and Aliyah both have favorite foods that they love to eat … at home. When they’re at school, they feel a little shy about their family’s food traditions.

Oscar and Aliyah’s families take a picnic to a local park, where they encounter a number of school friends playing.

Aliyah enjoys relaxing on her backyard hammock and reading — until Howie, the barky neighbor dog, ruins her peace. Why is he so noisy?

Oscar’s rainy day at home takes a remarkable turn when he discovers that his little sister Olive can see fairies too. Could it be that his kid sister has some fairy experience he can learn from?

Oscar and his father are ready to go camping on a lake and catch some fish — until a thunderstorm interrupts their big plans.

Oscar needs to clean his room — but why should he? It may be a bit messy, but that’s how he likes it.

When Aliyah's mother suggests that she help in the garden, her discomfort around dirt melts away as she discovers a new friend among the plants.

Oscar catches a glimpse of an older kid one day — and wait a minute, is that boy glaring at him?

Mr. Whittlesmith seems smart, kind, and competent — and when Aliyah begins to suspect that he knows something about fairies, her positive experiences in class make even more sense.

No one likes a head cold, especially Oscar. Could there be an easy way to feel better for school, even a little? A fairy friend has a clever, restful idea.

When a classmate acts rude and mean, Aliyah keeps wondering how she can put a stop to the hurtful behavior.

Aliyah’s mind is full of interesting thoughts — and they’re making it hard for her to fall asleep.

Oscar has a problem: he feels intolerably restless during his daily 10 o’clock lesson at school.

Aliyah excels at a lot of things at school — but making friends feels difficult for her.

After receiving advice from some fairy friends, Oscar ventures out into his back yard in search of the red oak elf he has seen before.

Oscar’s school year is off to a great start — except for how boring he finds regular subjects like math and reading.

With first grade off to an unexpectedly interesting start, Oscar and Aliyah eagerly anticipate their first art class.

As Aliyah and Oscar stare into the cabinet in room 120, they realize several things simultaneously... What next steps will the children take in this magical adventure?

Aliyah Azi likes learning new things, but she does not like the idea of attending first grade at Hillside Elementary...

Just when Oscar’s worries feel too big, he discovers that a quiet encounter with a mysterious friend carries him through the day.