Best Selling Books by Anne F. Rockwell

Ocean ferries, harbor ferries, river ferries, lake ferries--even children who don''t live near one often experience them while on vacation. As she did with air travel in I Fly, Anne Rockwell shows children what to expect when going on a ferry for the first time. In simple, straightforward language, a young girl describes her ferryboat ride as she travels to her summer island home. Cars and trucks rattle onto the boat, a forklift brings heavy cartons aboard, and the girl explains the various parts of the ferry. As the engine below deck starts to rumble and throb, the captain blows his whistle and steers the ferry carefully out of the harbor. Once underway, the girl watches the water, feeds the gulls, and peers through the fog as the foghorn blasts, waiting for a glimpse of the island. Full-color illustrations by Maggie Smith (This Is Your Garden) are filled with fun and informative details. By the time the ferry pulls up to the island pier, readers will long to find a ferry of their own to ride.

Describes what pet hamsters are like, what they eat, and how they act, and explains the difference between wild and domestic animals.

Colorful illustrations accompany the musical scores and lyrics for a variety of Spanish songs, with translations provided.

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!

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.

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.

Timothy Todd, the peddler, sells almost anything, including a coconut he endows with unique abilities.

Pictures of children demonstrating the various jobs they want to have when they grow up.

A woodcutter''s son explores the nearby forest where he makes a discovery that changes his life.

While on a family picnic in a park, a young boy observes a variety of interesting common insects.

Paul and Arthur explore their island with a little girl who comes ashore from her yacht.

When the poor grasscutter uses his life savings to buy a gift to honor beauty, he starts a seemingly endless chain of gift-giving.

Describes the building of the Parthenon and the theory behind its design. Also introduces the people who lived in the "Golden Age of Greece."

A child describes a thoroughly enjoyable visit with Grandmother and Grandfather in their city apartment.

A collection of short stories featuring little girls and little boys as alternating main characters.

When Henry the Cat falls into a deep hole, his wits must get him out.

Retells the traditional tale of the old lady who, having missed her chance to take gifts to the Christ Child, still wanders giving gifts to all children in hopes she will find Him.

With pride and pleasure, a little girl describes growing a garden all by herself.

With pride and pleasure, a little girl describes growing a garden all by herself.

A little boy describes his feelings and experiences when he gets sick with a sore throat.

A mother and child go through the supermarket choosing their groceries.

A class observes the various stages caterpillars go through to become butterflies.

A little girl tries to help with chores around the house.

An easy-to-read description of the basic tools found in a toolbox.

Molly watches something very unusual "sprout" from the woodland garden where she planted beans.

A young boy describes how he takes care of his pet dog and goldfish.

Timothy Todd, the peddler, sells almost anything including a coconut he endows with unique abilities.

A brother and sister are inadvertently swept out to sea while playing in an old row boat they have found on the beach.