Patricia Reilly Giff

Ronald Morgan is feeling a little left out as the school year wraps up. His birthday is coming, but he thinks it is going to happen way too late for his class to have a proper celebration. To make matters worse, he is worried about losing his best friend before they can even share a slice of cake. Birthdays are supposed to be the best day of the year, but right now, Ronald is just anxious. However, school days are full of surprises, and his classmates might just have a secret plan up their sleeves. Get ready to join Ronald as he navigates the ups and downs of friendship, school life, and the very relatable worry that everyone will forget your special day. This relatable story captures the big feelings that come with growing up and shows that sometimes, the best surprises are the ones you never see coming.

Ronald Morgan loves everything about baseball. He loves the uniform, the dirt, and the team spirit. There is just one big problem: he cannot hit the ball, and he cannot catch it either. Even though he is incredibly enthusiastic and grateful to be on the team, his lack of skills makes him feel awkward and discouraged. He watches his friends hit home runs while he keeps striking out. But Ronald is not the type of kid to give up easily. With a little determination and some helpful advice, he suddenly discovers exactly what he has been doing wrong. Join Ronald as he steps up to the plate and learns that practice and a positive attitude can turn things around. This heartwarming and humorous sports story is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like the worst player on the team. Grab your glove and get ready to cheer for the ultimate underdog!

Ronald is having the absolute worst day ever. From the moment he steps into his second grade classroom, everything goes completely wrong. He drops his pencils on the floor, accidentally squirts water all over Joy, and mistakenly eats his friend Jimmy's sandwich for lunch. To make things even worse, he strikes out during recess, loses his ice cream money, and manages to drop his teacher's favorite plant. Nothing is going right, and Ronald feels like a total failure, especially when it comes to learning how to read. But just when he thinks the day cannot possibly be saved, a little encouragement changes everything. His teacher steps in with a special, confidence boosting note that helps him see his own potential. Step into Ronald's shoes and experience the highly relatable frustrations of a messy school day. This tender and funny story proves that even the most terrible days can have a wonderful ending.