How Rocket Learned to Read (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780375858994)

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 Hills
ISBN-10: 0375858997
ISBN-13: 9780375858994
Publisher: Random House Studio
Language: English
Published: 07/27/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 10.76h x 9.76w x 0.43d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 138479 / How Rocket Learned to Read

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

Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 30
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2010
Booklist 05/15/2010 pg. 43
Publishers Weekly 06/14/2010
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2010
School Library Journal 07/01/2010 pg. 61
New York Times Book Review 11/07/2010 pg. 34
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
BookPage 07/01/2010