Rocket the Brave [Paperback]

Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Tad Hills the #1New York Timesbestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story about the beloved dog Rocket, this time about overcoming fear and being brave.

Rocket, the star of theNew York Timesbestselling picture booksHow Rocket Learned to ReadandRocket Writes a Story, returns in an all-new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Rocket is happily chasing a butterfly through the meadow when she disappears into the woods. As much as Rocket wants to follow the butterfly, the woods look dark and scary. Can Rocket overcome his fear? With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Rocket book, which they can read 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. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. ...an exemplary early reader in words and images, with a happy ending, to boot. —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewTad Hillsis the #1New York Timesbestselling author and illustrator of the Rocket and Duck & Goose series, including theNew York Timesbestselling picture booksHow Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; R Is for Rocket; Duck & Goose; Duck, Duck, Goose; Duck & Goose Go to the Beach;andDuck & Goose, Honk! Quack! Boo!He also created various board books in these series, includingRocket’s Mighty Words;Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin;the ALA-ALSC NotableChildren’s BookWhat’s Up, Duck?: A Book of Opposites; Duck & Goose: Here Comes the Easter Bunny!;and several Step Into Reading titles, includingDrop It, Rocket!andRocket’s 100th Day of School.
 
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