R Is for Rocket
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

R Is for Rocket

Written and illustrated by Tad Hills

Part of the Rocket series

Discover the alphabet with Rocket the dog and his playful adventures.

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32 pages· 265 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Join Rocket, the curious dog, as he embarks on an alphabet adventure. From acorns to crayons, each letter brings a new discovery with friends like the little yellow bird and Bella the squirrel. Even Goose from Duck & Goose makes a surprise visit! Delight in charming scenes that celebrate the magic of letters. What wonders will Rocket uncover next?

From the publisher

Learn the ABCs with Rocket, the dog who inspires kids to read and write! This irresistible alphabet book from the creator of the New York Times bestsellers How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story is sure to appeal to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians. From finding acorns, to balancing on a ball, to offering a cookie and a crayon to a crow, readers will love exploring the wonderful world of Rocket and his friends. The whole cast is featured, among them the little yellow bird, the owl, Bella the squirrel, and more. Even Goose from the beloved and bestselling Duck & Goose books makes a cameo appearance! With charming and delightful scenes for every letter, here’s an ode to the wondrous, mighty, gorgeous alphabet.Take off the dust jacket to find a fun alphabet poster printed on the inside!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
265
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about dogsBooks about alphabet (ABCs)Books about first conceptsBooks about books and libraries
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
July 7, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553522280

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