by Tad Hills (Author), Tad Hills (Illustrator)
Children will love learning to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own!
Don't miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--now airing on PBS! With a story that makes reading fun--and will even help listeners learn to read--this book is ideal for kindergarten classrooms and story hour or as a gift for that beginning reader. Tad Hills, the creator of the beloved Duck & Goose series delivers another heartwarming story, filled with fresh, charming art making this a favorite for story time. Discover the next book in the series-- the instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, Rocket Writes a Story.Author Biography
Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture books Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose. He has created four board books featuring the same characters: What's Up, Duck?, an ALA Notable Book; Duck and Goose, 1, 2, 3; Duck & Goose, How Are You Feeling?; and Duck and Goose Find a Pumpkin. He is also the illustrator of Waking Up Wendell, by April Stevens; My Fuzzy Friends; and Knock, Knock, Who's There? Tad Hills lives in Brooklyn with his wife, their two children, and a dog named Rocket who has not (yet) learned how to read!
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.43 x 10.76 x 9.76 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 27, 2010
Award: Golden Sower Award (2013)
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2011)
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) (2010)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: How Rocket Learned to Read
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5