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New Releases by Anne F. Rockwell

Anne F. Rockwell is the author of A Spy Called James (2015), First Day of School (2014), Truck Stop (2013), Four Seasons Make a Year (2013), Apples and Pumpkins (2011).

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A Spy Called James

release date: Jan 01, 2015
A Spy Called James
Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette, a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own. --Amazon.

First Day of School

release date: Feb 28, 2014
First Day of School
The kids from Mrs. Madoff's classroom are preparing for a brand-new school year! New is exciting! But it can also be scary. What will school be like this year? Get ready to share in the excitement of the first day of school with friends old and new!

Truck Stop

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Truck Stop
A boy and his parents prepare breakfast at their truck stop for drivers of 18-wheelers, tankers, moving vans, and other vehicles, while Uncle Marty checks tires and makes repairs. Full color.

Four Seasons Make a Year

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Four Seasons Make a Year
Describes the passing of the seasons through the changes in plants and animals that occur on a farm.

Apples and Pumpkins

release date: Jul 12, 2011
Apples and Pumpkins
In preparation for Halloween night, a family visits Mr. Comstock's farm to pick apples and pumpkins.

St. Patrick's Day

release date: Jan 01, 2010
St. Patrick's Day
Mrs. Madoff's students celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by making class presentations about the history of the holiday and Irish traditions and culture.

Our Stars

release date: Jun 01, 2009
Our Stars
In an early introduction to the stars, planets, and outer space, gentle text and luminous watercolor drawings bring the distant heavens a little closer. By the author of Our Earth. Children's BOMC. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Open the Door to Liberty!

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Open the Door to Liberty!
Describes how an African slave, Toussaint L'Ouverture, lead his fellow slaves of the island of St. Domingue (now Haiti) to revolt against the white plantation owners to gain their freedom and influence the course of world history.

Big George

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Big George
Portrays George Washington as a shy boy who wasn't afraid of anything except talking to people, but who grew up to lead an army against the British and serve as president of the new nation.

Clouds

release date: Nov 01, 2008
Clouds
Describes different types of clouds and how to identify them.

Who Lives in an Alligator Hole?

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Who Lives in an Alligator Hole?
Scientists consider alligators a "keystone species"-the most important animal in their habitat. Without the alligator, many animals dependent on the gator would become extinct. Read and find out about how alligators are much more than big jaws and sharp teeth!

Bugs are Insects

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Bugs are Insects
Introduces common backyard insects and explains the basic characteristics of these creatures.

Dlm Early Childhood Express

release date: Feb 01, 2002
Dlm Early Childhood Express
While on a family picnic in a park, a young boy observes a variety of interesting common insects.

Becoming Butterflies

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Becoming Butterflies
A class observes the various stages caterpillars go through to become butterflies.

100 School Days

release date: Jan 01, 2002
100 School Days
The students in Mrs. Madoff's class keep track of the days they have been in school, marking each interval of ten, until they reach 100 days.

Growing Like Me

release date: Jan 01, 2001
Growing Like Me
Summary: Explains how plants and animals of the meadow, woods, and pond grow and evolve, such as caterpillars changing into butterflies, eggs hatching into robins, and acorns becoming oaks.

Only Passing Through

release date: Jan 01, 2000

Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night

release date: Jan 01, 1999
Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night
Relates a boy's excitement in buying the perfect pumpkin and then making the perfect jack-o-lantern.

Long Ago Yesterday

release date: Jan 01, 1999
Long Ago Yesterday
A collection of short stories featuring little girls and little boys as alternating main characters.

Our Earth

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Our Earth
Gentle, rhyming text introduces earth science concepts, from frozen polar ice caps to steamy tropical rain forests, to steep mountains, green valleys, rushing rivers, deep canyons, dark caves, and sandy deserts. Children's BOMC. Reprint.

Once Upon a Time this Morning

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Once Upon a Time this Morning
A series of stories about different aspects of a child's daily life, illustrating various types of behavior.

No! No! No!

release date: Jan 01, 1995
No! No! No!
After a day when nothing goes right, a young boy's mood begins to change at bedtime.

Ducklings and Pollywogs

release date: Jan 01, 1994
Ducklings and Pollywogs
In winter, the promise of skating fun brings everyone to the pond, but for most of the year, it's left to a little girl and her father, who watch the rich variety of life that is nurtured by this body of water hidden in the woods. Here's a winning introduction to natural history told with straightforward warmth. Full color.

Planes

release date: Apr 01, 1993
Planes
Simple text and illustrations introduce different types of airplanes.

Fire Engines

release date: Jan 01, 1991
Fire Engines
Describes the parts of a fire engine and how fire fighters use them to fight fires.

Things that Go

release date: Jan 01, 1991
Things that Go
Trains, tow trucks, sailboats, buses, sleds, jeeps, bicycles, and other things that go can be seen in the city, in the country, on the water, in the park, and many other places.

Bear Child's book of special days

release date: Sep 01, 1989
Bear Child's book of special days
Bear Child explains how he celebrates holidays and other special occasions for each month of the year.

My Spring Robin

release date: Jan 01, 1989
My Spring Robin
Before finding the robin she is searching for, a child discovers other interesting fauna and flora in her backyard.

Bear Child's Book of Hours

release date: Jan 01, 1987
Bear Child's Book of Hours
For each hour of the day Bear Child participates in a new activity, and as he does the reader sees the time on the clock.

Come to Town

release date: Jan 01, 1987
Come to Town
A visit to town includes stops at the school, the office, the supermarket, and the library.
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