Rocket Writes a Story
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Rocket Writes a Story by Tad Hills
Inspire a lifelong love of reading with an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling picture book, How Rocket Learned to Read.#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal * Publishers Weekly
"A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story.
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.
Don't miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--now airing on PBS!
Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Tale; R Is for Rocket; Duck & Goose; Duck, Duck, Goose; Duck & Goose Go to the Beach; and Duck & Goose, Honk! Hills' work was described by the Boston Globe as delightful, witty, simple, and surprising, and he was named a master of the light comic touch. Tad, his wife, two children, and his real-life dog, Rocket, who has yet to learn to read, reside in Brooklyn, New York. Tad Hills can be found online at tadhills.com and on Twitter as @tadhills.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780375870866 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375870865 |
| Title | Rocket Writes a Story |
| Author | Tad Hills |
| Series | Rocket |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2012-07-24 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of Amazon Best of the Year 2012, Winner of Amazon Best of the Year 2012, Winner of Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year 2012, Winner of IRA Teachers' Choices 2013, Short-listed for Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers" 2012, Nominated for Arizona Young Readers Award., Nominated for Colorado Children's Book Award 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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