How Rocket Learned to Read

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Hardcover
Author: Tad Hills
Illustrator: Tad Hills
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Publish Date: July 2010
Series: Rocket
Language: English
Reading Level: 2.9
EAN: 9780375858994

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Overview

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.

Details

Pages: 40
Dimensions: 10.76 x 9.76 x 0.43 in
Lexile Score: 540
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 0375858997

Awards

2013 Golden Sower Award - Honor Book (Primary)
2013 Monarch Award - Nominee (Grades K-3)
2012 South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2012 Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee (Primary)
2012 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2011 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended (Up to Seven)
2011 Irma S. & James H. Black Award - Winner (Children's Literature)
2010 Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal Winner (Picture Book)