How Rocket Learned to Read - by Tad Hills (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This sweet picture book starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird, is perfect for back-to-school! Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own. Simple and affectionate, this book by the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Duck & Goose" is sure to become a classic. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Learn to read with this <i>New York Times</i>-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! <p/>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. Fresh, charming art by Tad Hills, the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author/illustrator of <i>Duck & Goose, </i> will make this a favorite. <p/>And don't miss the instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller, <i>Rocket Writes a Story</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>A <i>New York Times </i>bestseller <p/>A 2010 Parents' Choice Silver Award <p/>An Autumn 2010 Children's Indie Next Pick <p/></b><br><b>Review, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: </b><br>A perfect picture book for kids 3-7. <p/><b>Review, THE BOSTON GLOBE: <br></b>A picture book all about the joys of reading could easily turn preachy and dull. But "How Rocket Learned to Read'' defies gravity. Rocket is lovable, the little feathered teacher adorable. Hills tells his sprightly story as needed, not one word more or less. His pictures flow with soft color and movement. Hills makes this a story of friendship. It may persuade tentative kindergarteners that school is worth a try; teachers and librarians will love it. <p/><b>Review, KIRKUS REVIEWS: </b> <br>Hills's gentle, sweet tale is a paean to the joy of reading and the teachers that inspire it. <p/><b>Review, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: <br></b>With characters as memorable as those in Hills's Duck and Goose series, this good-natured story shows readers how Rocket, a spotted puppy, becomes a beginning reader, thanks to a little yellow bird. <p/><b>Review, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: <br></b>Youngsters will find this addition to Hills's cast of adorable animal characters simply irresistible.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling picture books <i>Duck & Goose</i> and <i>Duck, Duck, Goose.</i> He has created four board books featuring the same characters: <i>What's Up, Duck?, </i> an ALA Notable Book; <i>Duck and Goose, 1, 2, 3; Duck & Goose, How Are You Feeling?;</i> and <i>Duck and Goose Find a Pumpkin.</i> He is also the illustrator of <i>Waking Up Wendell, </i> by April Stevens; <i>My Fuzzy Friends;</i> and <i>Knock, Knock, Who's There?</i> Tad Hills lives in Brooklyn with his wife, their two children, and a dog named Rocket who has not (yet) learned how to read!
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