R Is for Rocket: An ABC Book: Read & Listen Edition

Tad Hills

Jul 2015 · Sold by Schwartz & Wade

About this ebook

Learn the ABCs with Rocket, the dog who inspires kids to read and write! This irresistible alphabet book from the creator of the New York Times bestsellersHow Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story is sure to appeal to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians. 

Don’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--coming soon to PBS!
 
From finding acorns, to balancing on a ball, to drawing a colorful caterpillar withcrayons, readers will love exploring the wonderful world of Rocket and his friends. The whole cast is featured, among them the little yellow bird, the owl, Bella the squirrel, and more. Even Goose from the beloved and bestselling Duck & Goose books makes a cameo appearance! With charming and delightful scenes for every letter, here's an ode to the wondrous, mighty, gorgeous alphabet.

This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

About the author

Tad Hills grew up in Norwell, Massachusetts, with a love of wildlife and nature. His mother taught fourth grade science for the Audubon Society and often brought home animals. Raccoons, snakes, owls, and turtles were common guests in their house. His love of nature and wildlife is reflected by his favorite books from his childhood: Robert McCloskey’s Blueberries for Sal, The Biggest Bear by Lynd Ward, and chapter books by Thornton Burgess. Tad’s interest in art drew him to Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, where he studied painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, creative writing, and poetry, but his greatest education came with the arrival of his children. As an adult Tad still makes many of the same things he made as a kid. Alongside his kids—Elinor, age 10, and Charlie, age 8—he’s made marionettes, jewelry, a tree house and Halloween costumes.