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How Rocket Learned to Read

by Tad Hills

A dog’s first steps into reading

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    New York Times bestseller

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A dog’s first steps into reading

Rocket’s path from recognizing letters to reading on his own gives the story a clear learning arc. Guided by a little yellow bird, the dog works through the alphabet and sounds out words, bringing early reading skills into a picture-book story. The progression makes books, letters, and the process of learning to read central to the book, while Rocket’s experience offers a story-hour setting for exploring those first steps together.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning readers exploring letters, sounds, and words
  • Children ages 4–8 sharing a picture book with an adult
  • Kindergarten classrooms and story hours

Themes

Early literacyLearning with guidanceBooks and reading

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Book 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.
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