<p>One of the true classics of American literature, Peter Newell's "The Rocket Book," has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Originally published in 1912 by Harper & Brothers, New York, it was the first children's book of its kind, a book about a rocket's incredible journey, floor by floor, through a 21-floor New York apartment. This lavishly produced facsimile of the rare first edition of the Rocket Book by JANES Works Company contains all 22 of Peter Newell's original watercolors and the colorful pictorial binding that make the 100th Anniversary Edition of The Rocket Book so special and enduring.  \nWhat makes the Special publication of the 100th Anniversary Edition of the Rocket Book so "special" is that it includes 22 new, never-before-seen illustrations, 44 in all. Not only do you get Peter Newell's original 22 watercolors, but you will also get 22 additional illustrations created just for this edition that depict each floor just BEFORE the rocket comes screaming through. \nAnd for an interactive experience of The Rocket Book, be sure to check out the app "JANES Rocket Book" by JANES Works Company, coming soon to the Apple App Store, Android Market, Amazon Apps, and the Nook App store.</p>

The Rocket Book: 100th Anniversary Edition

Newell, Peter

Teen & Young Adult

JANES Works Co.

One of the true classics of American literature, Peter Newell's "The Rocket Book," has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Originally published in 1912 by Harper & Brothers, New York, it was the first children's book of its kind, a book about a rocket's incredible journey, floor by floor, through a 21-floor New York apartment. This lavishly produced facsimile of the rare first edition of the Rocket Book by JANES Works Company contains all 22 of Peter Newell's original watercolors and the colorful pictorial binding that make the 100th Anniversary Edition of The Rocket Book so special and enduring.   What makes the Special publication of the 100th Anniversary Edition of the Rocket Book so "special" is that it includes 22 new, never-before-seen illustrations, 44 in all. Not only do you get Peter Newell's original 22 watercolors, but you will also get 22 additional illustrations created just for this edition that depict each floor just BEFORE the rocket comes screaming through.  And for an interactive experience of The Rocket Book, be sure to check out the app "JANES Rocket Book" by JANES Works Company, coming soon to the Apple App Store, Android Market, Amazon Apps, and the Nook App store.

The Rocket Book: Special 100th Anniversary Edition

Penny Picklepants, as she is prone to remind everyone and anyone who will listen, is about to start the 6th grade, and  that means that she is practically an adult... at least, according to Penny it does. If there are three things that define Penny Picklepants, they are: Shopping, Fashion, Pickles, and, well... more Pickles. After all, Penny is on a quest, a quest to become the youngest professional pickle taster in the history of the family pickle plant. But in order to become the world’s youngest professional pickle taster ever, Penny will first need to find a way to save the family pickle plant. Unfortunately, Penny's plans often have a way of going horribly awry. And you can be sure that this plan will be no exception.

Penny Picklepants: And the Twenty-Pickle Pie

Literature & Fiction

Jones, A.M.

Genre Fiction

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The Rocket Book: 100th Anniversary Edition

The Rocket Book: Special 100th Anniversary Edition

Penny Picklepants: And the Twenty-Pickle Pie