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The Awful Mess
Anne F. Rockwell
Atheneum, 1973
Though his family only sees an awful mess, Olly knows his room contains a cave with wild animals, a traffic jam, and a tunnel to crawl through.
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Handy Hank Will Fix It
Anne F. Rockwell
Henry Holth & Co (J), 1988
Handy Hank the repair man has a typically busy day on the job, fixing everything from a leaky sink to a broken window, and gets to observe other people at work as well.
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Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington
Anne F. Rockwell
Houghton Mifflin, 2008
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.
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Presidents' Day
Anne F. Rockwell
HarperCollins, 2008
From the duo who created the classroom called "a charmed place" comes a patriotic primer for picture-book readers. Today at school we celebrated Presidents' Day by putting on a play. Mrs. Madoff said I could be George Washington because his birthday is the same as mine. Charlie was Abraham Lincoln because he's the tallest kid in our class. ...
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Valentine's Day
Anne F. Rockwell
HarperTrophy, 2002
Best Val-Day Book In My Class
Okay, teachers, you know most Valentines Day books out there are pretty much all the same. This one is not your normal drivel. The children in this book are making valentines for Michiko, whom we infer has moved to Japan. Ms. Rockwell does not insult our ...
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The Robber Baby: Stories from the Greek Myths
Anne F. Rockwell
Greenwillow Books, 1994
Here in all their majesty and magic are some of the myths about the gods and goddesses worshiped in ancient Greece and, later, Rome. This is a superbly retold collection illustrated with charm and wit, a book for readers of all ages to read, reread, and treasure. Full color.
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The three bears & 15 other stories
Anne F Rockwell
Crowell, 1975
Sixteen famous children's stories including "Lazy Jack," "Three Little Pigs," "The Gingerbread Man," and "The Shoemaker and the Elves."
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My Pet Hamster (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Books)
Anne F. Rockwell
HarperCollins Publishers, 2002
One little girl has a pet hamster, and she takes good care of it. She gives it fresh water and the right kind of food, she cleans its cage, and she calls it by name. Read and find out all about hamsters -- what they eat, when they sleep, and how an owner can keep her pet healthy and happy. This simple introduction to pets and pet care is also a ...
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The bump in the night (Greenwillow read-alone)
Anne F Rockwell
Greenwillow Books, 1979
This is a highly disturbing children's book
Let me summarize, since I had this as a young boy.
A rich old man is attacked by thieves who dismember him and stuff his remains into a chimney in his castle.
He haunts the castle for many years until young Toby the tinker (a boy who can fix anything and fears ...
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Our Stars
Anne F. Rockwell
Topeka Bindery, 2002
The Sun's a Hot Star
Lovely book given to my 4 yr old as a birthday gift. Text reads: "When night comes, I can see billions of stars twinkling in the dark sky. The sun that shines in the daytime and keeps us warm is really a star. A star is made of fiery gas. It gives off brilliant ...
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Albert B. Cub and Zebra: An Alphabet Storybook
Anne F. Rockwell
Ty Crowell Co, 1977
The adventures of Albert B. Cub as he tries to find the culprits who abducted his beloved Zebra.
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Walking Shoes (Reading-on-My-Own Book)
Anne F. Rockwell
Doubleday, 1980
A little red house in search of a family is given some magical help by a goblin.
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The Monkey's Whiskers: A Brazilian Folktale.
Anne F. Rockwell
Macmillan Pub Co, 1971
Lots to discuss
My mother gave me this book when I was 7 years old. Now my 7 year old and I like to read it and discuss it. The message about being wary of strangers bearing gifts may be difficult to explain to a very young child, but the story is funny nonetheless. We have fun ...
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When I Go Visiting (Rockwell, Anne F. My World.)
Anne F. Rockwell, Harlow Rockwell
Atheneum, 1984
A child describes a thoroughly enjoyable visit with Grandmother and Grandfather in their city apartment.
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Gogo's Car Breaks Down
Anne F. Rockwell
Scholastic Incorporated, 1979
En route to a visit with his mother, a little clown becomes desperate when his car breaks down.
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