Children's book Author & Illustrator

Anne Rockwell

Biography

Anne Rockwell (1934-2018) created 200 beloved picture books, as author, illustrator and collaborator during a prolific career that lasted six decades. Her topics ranged from board books for babies to biographies for young adults. She was a self taught artist who also made sculptures, needlepoint tapestries, and fine art paintings in oil and watercolor. She collaborated as author with many illustrators, including her husband, Harlow Rockwell and her daughter, Lizzy Rockwell.

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Hiking Day
Zoo Day
A Spy Called James
Let's Go to the Hardware Store
Library Day
Career Day
What's So Bad About Gasoline?
My Preschool
Big George
Presidents' Day
Backyard Bear
Honey in a Hive
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Hiking Day
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$1699
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · September 25, 2018

Hiking Day

By Anne Rockwell · With Lizzy Rockwell

A child's first mountain hike reveals nature's wonders.

32 pages· 541 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 454 ratings
Hardcover
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Series
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$674

Clouds

Picture Book · Ages 3–6

A Spy Called James

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016

An enslaved spy fights for his freedom after aiding the American Revolution.

Career Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Kids discover diverse careers through special visitors on Career Day.

Honey in a Hive

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Discover the secret world of honeybees and their sweet creation.

The Toolbox

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 1971

Discover the wonders inside a toolbox, sparking young builders' imaginations.

At the Supermarket
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$958

At the Supermarket

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1979

A boy's supermarket trip turns into a birthday cake adventure.

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Book Stats

27

Authored

5

Illustrated

13

Collaborators

Picture books

24

Chapter books

1

Board books

3

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

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All Anne Rockwell Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Hiking Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A child's first mountain hike reveals nature's wonders.

Sale price
$1697

Zoo Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A child's unforgettable first zoo adventure unfolds with wonder.

A Spy Called James
Sale price
$1899

A Spy Called James

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016

An enslaved spy fights for his freedom after aiding the American Revolution.

Let's Go to the Hardware Store

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

A family trip to the hardware store sparks adventure.

Library Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A boy discovers the wonders of his first library visit.

Sale price
$1697

Career Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Kids discover diverse careers through special visitors on Career Day.

Sale price
$574

What's So Bad About Gasoline?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover why reducing oil use is crucial for our planet's future.

My Preschool

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2008

A preschool day full of fun, friends, and farewells.

Big George

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Discover how a shy boy became America's first president.

Presidents' Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Kids celebrate Presidents' Day with a play and a surprising class election.

Backyard Bear

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

A bear's forest home vanishes, leading to risky encounters with humans.

Honey in a Hive
Sale price
$574

Honey in a Hive

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Discover the secret world of honeybees and their sweet creation.

Good Morning, Digger

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005

A boy watches trucks transform an empty lot.

Becoming Butterflies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Witness caterpillars transform into butterflies, revealing nature's magic in a classroom journey.

They Called Her Molly Pitcher

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

A woman steps up to fire a cannon in a pivotal Revolutionary War battle.

Welcome to Kindergarten

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001

A boy discovers his new kindergarten isn't as daunting as it seems.

Only Passing Through

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

A former slave becomes a powerful voice against slavery, revealing harsh truths.

Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1999

A child carves the perfect pumpkin, celebrating a cherished fall tradition.

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$759

Thanksgiving Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A class play brings the first Thanksgiving to life, revealing gratitude and history's roles.

Bumblebee, Bumblebee, Do You Know Me?
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$1595

Bumblebee, Bumblebee, Do You Know Me?

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1999

Discover the mystery of a garden's first flowers through playful riddles.

The First Snowfall

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Experience the magic of a snow-covered world filled with winter fun and adventure.

Apples and Pumpkins

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1989

A family seeks the perfect pumpkin for Halloween.

My Spring Robin
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$699

My Spring Robin

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A girl searches for a robin amidst spring's wonders.

Fire Engines

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1986

Discover the wonders of a fire engine through a child's eyes.

At the Supermarket
Sale price
$958

At the Supermarket

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1979

A boy's supermarket trip turns into a birthday cake adventure.

The Toolbox
Sale price
$858

The Toolbox

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 1971

Discover the wonders inside a toolbox, sparking young builders' imaginations.

What Happens to a Hamburger
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$495

What Happens to a Hamburger

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970

Discover how food transforms into energy and strength through digestion.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Anne Rockwell's books.

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Lizzy Rockwell

Illustrator / 7 shared books

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