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Two Blue Jays
written by Anne Rockwell
illustrated by Megan Halsey
Walker Books for Young Readers, 2003

A young narrator describes the mating ritual, nest building, and feeding and brooding habits of a pair of blue jays that her class watches in a fir tree outside the window.


					Our Stars written by Anne Rockwell illustrated by Anne Rockwell Voyager Books, 2002 Scientists use telescopes and satellites to study the stars. But even though they're far away, stars are part of your world, too! Just lift up your eyes to see. A simple introduction to the stars, planets, and outer space.



					My Pet Hamster written by Anne Rockwell illustrated by Bernice Lum HarperCollins, 2002 Read and find out all about hamsters -- how they eat, when they sleep, and what one young owner does to keep her pet healthy and happy. Learn about the difference between wild and tame animals in this simple introduction to pets and pet care.



					Growing Like Me written by Anne Rockwell illustrated by Holly Keller Silver Whistle, 2001 A small boy observes the world around him, noting, “Everything is growing, just like me.” White blossoms transform into blackberries, a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, black polliwogs become green frogs, and a little acorn develops into a large oak tree.



					Prince Who Ran Away written by Anne Rockwell illustrated by Fahimeh Amiri Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2001 A prince was born in India 2,000 years ago. He could have been the most powerful rajah in the world, but he chose instead to become a beggar, seeking a way to end the suffering he saw around him. He became the Buddha, preaching to all who wished to learn.



					Bugs Are Insects written by Anne Rockwell illustrated by Steve Jenkins HarperCollins, 2001 Find out how you can tell if a beautiful butterfly or a crawling centipede is actually an insect or something else. Discover a hidden world of tiny creatures building their homes, stalking their prey, and hiding from their enemies right in your own backyard.



					Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night written by Anne Rockwell illustrated by Megan Halsey Walker Books for Young Readers, 2001 Jack-o-lantern faces are drawn on paper in anticipation. Baskets of apples fill the air with the crisp, sweet smell of fall at the farmers’ market. A child finds a pumpkin that's just right. Soon it's carved (with mother’s help), and set outside to glow in the starry night.



					Morgan Plays Soccer written by Anne Rockwell illustrated by Paul Meisel HarperCollins, 2001 Budding athletes will understand Morgan’s early frustrations learning to play soccer and will cheer when he triumphs in this uplifting story about what it means to be a good sport.



					Ferryboat Ride! written by Anne Rockwell illustrated by Maggie Smith Dragonfly Books, 2000 A little 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, the engines start to rumble and throb, and finally the captain blows his whistle and steers the ferry out of the harbor. During the voyage, the girl watches the water, feeds the gulls, and peers through the fog as the foghorn blasts.

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