Rocket Writes a Story, Tad Hills
Rocket Writes a Story, Tad Hills
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Rocket Writes a Story

Author: Tad Hills

Series: Rocket

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/30/2024

Synopsis

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!

About The Author

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 Rocket; Duck & Goose; Duck, Duck, Goose; Duck & Goose Go to the Beach; and Duck & Goose, Honk! Quack! Boo! He also created various board books in these series, including Rocket’s Mighty Words; Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin; the ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book What’s Up, Duck?: A Book of Opposites; Duck & Goose: Here Comes the Easter Bunny!; and several Step Into Reading titles, including Drop It, Rocket! and Rocket’s 100th Day of School.   The Boston Globe declared Hills’s work “charming, funny, simple, and surprising” and dubbed him “a master of the light comic touch.”   Tad lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, two children, and his real-life dog, Rocket, who has not yet learned to read.   Visit Tad online at tadhills.com, and follow him on Twitter at @tadhills.Kirby Heyborne is an American musician and actor. After graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in economics, he received critical acclaim for his starring role in the award-winning World War II drama Saints and Soldiers. He has starred in many feature films and national commercials, and has appeared on Everwood and Free Ride. He is well known for his narration and voice work on several audiobooks. In addition, he can frequently be found touring the country with his singing and songwriting act.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on November 30, 2012

I loved How Rocket Learned to Read and so I was very eager to read this sequel. I didn’t expect to, but I liked this book as much as the first one. It’s so adorable. As someone with many decades long experiences with writer’s block, my favorite line was “When he didn’t know what to write, he growled.”......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on October 13, 2019

Rocket the puppy and his reading tutor, the little yellow bird, return in this sweet follow up to How Rocket Learned to Read. Now a confirmed bibliophile and story lover, Rocket collects words, bringing them back to the bird and helping to create a word tree with her. Eventually, he decides that......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on May 01, 2019

The author just read it to the third graders at my school. I hadn't read any of his books before, but I enjoyed its quiet ambience. I will read more. The author's presentation and style is also rather folksy and good-natured. Good humored too. If you can get him, I recommend it!......more

Goodreads review by LauraR on May 29, 2015

The perfect picture book for Kindergarten-2nd grade students, this books encourages students to "learn" how to write and where they can find their inspiration for this. Recommended by the International Literary Association, this Teacher's Choice book was honored in 2013 and is written by a New York......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on September 29, 2012

Adorable. I think I maybe growl when I can't think of anything to write also. :)......more

Quotes

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
  • Arizona Young Readers Award
  • Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year
  • Colorado Children's Book Award
  • IRA Teachers' Choices
  • Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"
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