Anne F Rockwell

Beloved author Anne Rockwell celebrates books, the love of reading, and of course, libraries, with a gorgeous new picture book about a child's first visit to the library! One day, a young boy visits the library for the very first time. While he's there he listens to stories, reads books and magazines, and learns that there are also movies, crafts, chess, and puppet shows--something for everyone! With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that...

Relates a boy's excitement in buying the perfect pumpkin and then making the perfect jack-o-lantern.

Describes different types of clouds and how to identify them.

Mrs. Madoff's students compare notes about getting ready for their first day of school after vacation.

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.

Fraidy Katie Catz learns to swim with the help of Patsy Polarbear.

A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path, they see everything from a friendly toad to a prickly porcupine, tall leafy trees to tiny red berries.

Introduces the shiny, colorful utensils in a kitchen cupboard, including the tea kettle, omelette pan, and cake mold.

Brendan and Belinda and their dad, Mr. Porker, learn that being a good sport means playing the game well and having fun too.

Describes the passing of the seasons through the changes in plants and animals that occur on a farm.