One beautiful autumn day, Rocket the dog is disturbed by a little yellow bird who is eager to teach him how to read. He doesn’t particularly want to know how to read, but the bird is persistent. She manages to grab his interest with a story she reads aloud about an unlucky dog who had lost his favorite bone. By the time she flies away at the end of the school day, Rocket is hooked and is eager to begin learning his letters. When his teacher flies south for the winter, Rocket practices everything he’s learned by writing letters in the snow and spelling out the names of the things he is observing. When spring brings the bird back, the reading begins anew, but this time with an eager student. Rocket’s shape and coloring make him look like a descendant of Harry the Dirty Dog, and he is just as fetching. His efforts to learn to read mirror those of human children, who are often motivated by the pull of a great story and a talented teacher. (Ages 4–7)

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.