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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

Best Seller

Part of Rocket

Part of Rocket

Part of Rocket

Hardcover $17.99

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

Ebook $10.99

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

Enhanced Ebook $11.99

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

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    About Rocket Writes a Story

    The #1 New York Times Bestseller

    This irresistible sequel to the New York Times bestselling How Rocket Learned to Read is “a perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers,” according to a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.

    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. Declared a best children’s book of the year by Amazon, Barnes & Noble, School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly, this book is sure to appeal to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.

    About Rocket Writes a Story

    The #1 New York Times Bestseller

    This irresistible sequel to the New York Times bestselling How Rocket Learned to Read is “a perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers,” according to a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.

    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. Declared a best children’s book of the year by Amazon, Barnes & Noble, School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly, this book is sure to appeal to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.

    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.

    Teacher’s Guide

    Teacher’s Guide

    Teacher’s Guide

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    Also by Tad Hills

    Rocket's Leaf Pile
    Rocket Has a Sleepover
    1st Grade Reading Success Boxed Set
    Mistletoe
    Rocket's Christmas Surprise
    See all books by Tad Hills

    Also by Tad Hills

    Rocket's Leaf Pile
    Rocket Has a Sleepover
    1st Grade Reading Success Boxed Set
    Mistletoe
    Rocket's Christmas Surprise
    See all books by 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 Schwartz & Wade
    Jul 24, 2012 | 40 Pages | 9-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375870866

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Jul 24, 2012 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780307974914

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Jul 24, 2012 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780449810385

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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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