Drop It, Rocket! -- Tad Hills - Paperback

Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is back in a Step 1 leveled reader.

Rocket is ready to find new words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird. He finds a leaf, a hat, and a star . . . but when he finds a red boot, he doesn't want to let go. What will make Rocket drop it?

With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, this Rocket book will charm young readers--and they can read it all by themselves

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Author: Tad Hills
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Published: 07/08/2014
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780385372541
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 167766 / Drop It, Rocket!


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2014
School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 84

About the Author
Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling picture books Duck & Goose; Duck, Duck, Goose; Duck & Goose Go to the Beach; How Rocket Learned to Read; and Rocket Writes a Story. He has created numerous Duck & Goose board books, among them the ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book What's Up, Duck?; Duck & Goose, It's Time for Christmas!; Duck & Goose Colors!; and Duck & Goose, Let's Dance! The Rocket series includes a board book, Rocket's Mighty Words, and two leveled readers, Drop It, Rocket! and Rocket's 100th Day of School. Tad lives in Brooklyn with his wife, their two children, and a dog named Rocket. Visit the author online at tadhills.com.