{"product_id":"rocket-writes-a-story-isbn-9780375870866","title":"Rocket Writes a Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspire a lifelong love of reading with an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird in this sequel to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book, \u003ci\u003eHow Rocket Learned to Read.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e • \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRocket 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTad Hills, the creator of the beloved Duck \u0026amp; Goose series delivers another heartwarming story, filled with fresh, charming art making this a favorite for story time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--now airing on PBS!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e Best of Children's Books 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e, March 15, 2012:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/u\u003e, May 14, 2012:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Hills is adept at showing Rocket’s setbacks and successes while offering excellent tips for children following in the dog’s footsteps…Hills gently demonstrates the power of stories to build bridges.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e, July 2012:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Listeners, readers, and aspiring writers will appreciate the excellent description of the many ways that stories unfold.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKids' Indie Next List, Summer 2012\u003c\/b\u003eTAD HILLS is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHow Rocket Learned to Read, Duck \u0026amp; Goose,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDuck, Duck, Goose,\u003c\/i\u003e all \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers. His Duck \u0026amp; Goose board books include the ALA Notable Book, \u003ci\u003eWhat's Up Duck?,\u003c\/i\u003e and the Indie bestseller, \u003ci\u003eDuck \u0026amp; Goose Find a Pumpkin.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304180568293,"sku":"NP9780375870866","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780375870866.jpg?v=1767735875","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rocket-writes-a-story-isbn-9780375870866","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}