What the Teacher Knows

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What the Teacher Knows

Mrs. Castlechanter's Magic Cabinet

Aliyah loves going to school, in part because she admires and appreciates her teacher. 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.

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Topics: Fairies

Mrs. Castlechanter's Magic Cabinet

Mrs. Castlechanter

Mrs. Castlechanter

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?
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Gym Class

Gym Class

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

What Makes Your Lunch You

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.
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To Be a Fairy Friend

To Be a Fairy Friend

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

Sometimes Just Ask

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

Rain Fishing: Part Two

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?
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Rain Fishing: Part One

Rain Fishing: Part One

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

Mayuraja and the Final Pile

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

The Gift of Dirty

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.
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The Big Kid

The Big Kid

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

What the Teacher Knows

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.
15 min
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Sick Day Song and Dance

Sick Day Song and Dance

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.
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Fairies' Walls

Fairies' Walls

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

Putting Them to Bed

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

Least Favorite Part of the Day

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

Friends and Fairies

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

Lessons: Part Two

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.
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Lessons: Part One

Lessons: Part One

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

First Art Class

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

Hillwynn

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?
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Aliyah Azi

Aliyah Azi

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

Oscar Grimmson

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