How Rocket Learned to Read by Hills, Tad
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: Tad HillsPublisher: Random House StudioPublished: 07/27/2010Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 10.76h x 9.76w x 0.43dISBN: 9780375858994Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.9Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 138479 / How Rocket Learned to ReadAward: Golden Sower Award - Honor BookAward: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - RecommendedAward: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal WinnerAward: Irma S. & James H. Black Award - WinnerAward: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - NomineeAward: Virginia Readers Choice Award - NomineeAward: Monarch Award - NomineeAward: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - NomineeReview Citation(s): Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 30Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2010Booklist 05/15/2010 pg. 43Publishers Weekly 06/14/2010Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2010School Library Journal 07/01/2010 pg. 61New York Times Book Review 11/07/2010 pg. 34Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001BookPage 07/01/2010About the AuthorTad 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!