Anne Rockwell

Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette—an enslaved person who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. After his resounding defeat at the battle of Yorktown, British general Charles Cornwallis made a point of touring the American camp, looking for the reason behind his loss. What he didn't expect to see was James, an escaped enslaved person who had served as a guide to the British...

"Christie's stirring illustrations, including the cover painting of a triumphant L'Ouverture surrounded by his people, complement the dramatic tale."--Kirkus Reviews "In this eye-opening biography, Rockwell makes a strong case that Toussaint L'Ouverture is one of the most overlooked heroes of the eighteenth century . . . Evocative paintings in primary colors help tell the story (the rendition of Toussaint in prison is especially poignant), while...

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

The children in Mrs. Madoff's class make special Valentine's cards to send to a friend in Japan and to share at their classroom celebration.

Sam and his friend Sarah recall what their first day of school was like in Mrs. Madoff's class.

Mrs. Madoff's students celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by making class presentations about the history of the holiday and Irish traditions and culture.

While visiting the library for the first time, a young boy listens to stories, reads books and magazines, and learns that there is something for everyone at the library.

For Fathers' Day, the students in Mrs. Madoff's class write and illustrate books about their dads.

An introduction to the behavior and life cycle of honeybees, with particular emphasis on the production of honey.

Describes what happens to a bean as it is soaked, planted, watered, repotted, and eventually produces pods with more beans inside.