Drop It, Rocket!
by Tad Hills ’81
Random House Children’s Books, July 2014
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 Step into Reading book is perfect for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
Tad Hills is author and illustrator of the highly acclaimed bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read, Rocket Writes a Story, Duck & Goose, and Duck, Duck, Goose. His board books include the ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book What’s Up, Duck?; Duck & Goose: It’s Time for Christmas; and, most recently, Duck & Goose: Goose Needs a Hug. Tad lives in Brooklyn with his wife, their two children, and a real dog named Rocket.