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Rocket Writes a Story

By Tad Hills
Illustrated by Tad Hills

By Tad Hills
Illustrated by Tad Hills

By Tad Hills
Illustrated by Tad Hills

By Tad Hills
Illustrated by Tad Hills

By Tad Hills
Illustrated by Tad Hills

By Tad Hills
Illustrated by Tad Hills

By Tad Hills
Read by Kirby Heyborne

By Tad Hills
Read by Kirby Heyborne

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Hardcover $17.99

Jul 24, 2012 | ISBN 9780375870866 | 4-8 years

Ebook $6.99

Jul 24, 2012 | ISBN 9780307974914 | 4-8 years

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Jul 24, 2012 | ISBN 9780449810385 | 4-8 years

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Jan 30, 2024 | 11 Minutes | 4-8 years

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    About Rocket Writes a Story

    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!

    About Rocket Writes a Story

    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!

    About Rocket Writes a Story

    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. This irresistible sequel to the New York Times bestseller How Rocket Learned to Read—complete with audio narration—is sure to appeal to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.

    This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

    About Rocket Writes a Story

    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, making this a favorite for story time. 

    Don’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books—coming soon to PBS!

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    About Tad Hills

    Tad Hills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Rocket and Duck & Goose series, including the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; R Is for… More about Tad Hills

    About Tad Hills

    Tad Hills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Rocket and Duck & Goose series, including the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; R Is for… More about Tad Hills

    About Tad Hills

    Tad Hills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Rocket and Duck & Goose series, including the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; R Is for… More about Tad Hills

    About Tad Hills

    Tad Hills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Rocket and Duck & Goose series, including the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; R Is for… More about Tad Hills

    About Tad Hills

    Tad Hills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Rocket and Duck & Goose series, including the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; R Is for… More about Tad Hills

    About Tad Hills

    Tad Hills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Rocket and Duck & Goose series, including the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; R Is for… More about Tad Hills

    About Tad Hills

    Tad Hills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Rocket and Duck & Goose series, including the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; R Is for… More about Tad Hills

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Random House Studio
    Jul 24, 2012 | 40 Pages | 9-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375870866

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Studio
    Jul 24, 2012 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780307974914

    Category: Children’s Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Random House Studio
    Jul 24, 2012 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780449810385

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 30, 2024 | 11 Minutes | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593914564

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    Praise

    School Library Journal Best of Children’s Books 2012

    Starred Review    , Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2012:
    “A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers.”

    Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, May 14, 2012:
    “Hills is adept at showing Rocket’s setbacks and successes while offering excellent tips for children following in the dog’s footsteps…Hills gently demonstrates the power of stories to build bridges.”

    Starred Review, School Library Journal, July 2012:
    “Listeners, readers, and aspiring writers will appreciate the excellent description of the many ways that stories unfold.”

    Kids’ Indie Next List, Summer 2012

    Awards

    Amazon Best of the Year WINNER 2012

    Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year WINNER 2012

    IRA Teachers’ Choices WINNER 2013

    Arizona Young Readers Award NOMINEE

    Colorado Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2014

    Kid’s Indie Next List “Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers” FINALIST 2012

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