Inspire a lifelong love of reading with an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling picture book, How Rocket Learned to Read. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Publishers Weekly "A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story. 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. Don’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--now airing on PBS!
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Tad Hills, bekend van zijn prentenboeken, begon zijn artistieke reis als kind, gedreven door een aangeboren verlangen om te creëren en te tekenen. Zijn kenmerkende visuele stijl, verfijnd door zorgvuldige observatie en vereenvoudiging, brengt personages tot leven met essentiële elementen die een breed scala aan emoties overbrengen. Hills exploreert diepgaand thema's als vriendschap, eerlijkheid en hoe kinderen hun relaties navigeren, waarbij hij vaak verhalen creëert die dienen als springplank voor gesprekken tussen ouders en kinderen. Hoewel het schrijfproces uitdagend kan zijn, vindt hij immense vreugde als personages tot hem spreken, en zijn illustraties getuigen van zijn toewijding aan het verfijnen van vorm en expressie. Zijn werk is geïnspireerd door alledaagse ervaringen en observaties, waarbij hij de nuances van kinderlijke interactie vastlegt.






Learn 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!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. Fresh, charming art by Tad Hills, the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Duck & Goose, will make this a favorite.And don't miss the instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, Rocket Writes a Story.
Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkin (Oversized Board Book)
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The story follows Duck and Goose on their delightful quest to find a big, beautiful pumpkin. Exploring various locations like an apple tree, a leaf pile, and a hollow log, their adventure is filled with charming illustrations and engaging moments. This sturdy board book offers a fun and interactive experience for young readers as they join the beloved characters in their search.
Ideal for young readers, this large-format board book features the beloved characters Duck and Goose, making it an engaging choice for early literacy. The sturdy design ensures durability for little hands, encouraging interactive reading and exploration.
Duck & Goose
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The story features two young birds, Duck and Goose, who hilariously mistake a polka-dot ball for an egg. As they navigate the challenges of cooperation and sharing, they discover that friendship can be complicated. This charming tale combines humor with valuable lessons about teamwork, making it a delightful read for children.
The engaging pumpkin hunt led by Duck and Goose invites preschoolers to explore various locations like logs, leaves, and an apple tree. This interactive adventure encourages young readers to join in the search, culminating in the excitement of discovering the perfect pumpkin. With vibrant illustrations and a playful storyline, it fosters curiosity and participation in a delightful seasonal theme.
Duck, Duck, Goose
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The beloved, classic, and New York Times-bestselling odd couple Duck & Goose are back, and this time their friendship is put to the test! Now an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+! Duck & Goose, Goose & Duck. Feathered friends forever . . . or are they? You see, there's a challenge to their friendship: a little whippersnapper of a duck named Thistle. Thistle is good at everything (or so she thinks), from math to holding her breath to standing on her head. Duck thinks she's fantastic. But Goose does not! And so Goose is faced with a problem close to the hearts of children everywhere: What happens when your best friend makes a new friend? “Charming, funny, simple, and surprising. . . . Hills is master of the light comic touch.”—The Boston Globe
Duck and Goose, A Gift for Goose
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Kids will giggle along when they learn to read with beloved picture book book characters, Duck & Goose! Tad Hills the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story. Duck and Goose, the stars of the New York Times bestselling picture book series including Duck & Goose, Duck, Duck, Goose and Honk! Quack! Boo! and the bestselling board books includingDuck & Goose Find a Pumpkin, and What's up Duck? return in an all-new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Duck has a very nice gift for Goose, and the perfect box to put it in... maybe it's too perfect! With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Duck & Goose 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. TAD HILLS is the author and illustrator of the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read, Rocket Writes
What's Up, Duck?
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A quacktastic springtime read! The stars of the bestselling Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose return in this board book for preschoolers, this time, to introduce basic opposites.In this ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book, Goose carries an oh-so-heavy log, while duck easily balances a light-as-a-feather feather. Thistle is one fast bird, but Goose is slooo-w. And when Duck is sound asleep, Goose is wide awake. With a simple text and colorful illustrations–plus the inimitable characters, of course–here’s a wonderful, and humorous, introduction to an important concept.
All the lovable characters from Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose return, this time to introduce basic counting concepts.