Carl Erik, a recent immigrant from Sweden, becomes the man of the house when his father and uncle go to work in a logging camp, and he learns many things about life in Minnesota while attending school.
In 1938-1939, fourth-grader Monchi Ramfrez and the other students at Coyote School enjoy their new teacher, have a special Christmas celebration, participate in the Tucson Rodeo Parade, and produce their own school newspaper.
When little piglet gets lost and can't find his way home, a cast of friendly animals quickly come to his aid in this tale with rhyming text and watercolor art.