Book Series · 15 Books

Rocket Books

In order from How Rocket Learned to Read to Rocket's Secret Valentine.

The Rocket series is a set of 15 picture books by Tad Hills, published between 2010 and 2022. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

How Rocket Learned to Read
Rocket Writes a Story
Rocket's Mighty Words
Drop It, Rocket!
Rocket's 100th Day of School
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

How Rocket Learned to Read
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$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010

How Rocket Learned to Read

A dog named Rocket learns to read with the help of a little yellow bird.

40 pages· 811 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Summary: Rocket, an eager dog, embarks on a journey to master reading with the guidance of a little yellow bird. As Rocket discovers the wonders of the alphabet, he faces the challenge of sounding out words and reading independently. Will Rocket's determination and his feathered friend's encouragement lead him to success? This heartwarming tale of friendship and learning is perfect for young readers ready to explore the magic of words.
The complete set

Rocket Series

15 books · Published 2010–2022

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$1797

Rocket Writes a Story

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A dog seeks inspiration to write his own story, discovering unexpected friendships and ideas along the way.

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$499

Drop It, Rocket!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6

A dog named Rocket and his friend, a little yellow bird, go on a word-finding adventure.

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$1697

R Is for Rocket

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

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

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$1398

Rocket the Brave!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

A dog musters courage to venture into dark woods after a butterfly. Can he overcome his fear?

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$1299

Rocket Loves Hide-and-Seek!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Rocket struggles to win hide and seek. Can his friends help him find joy in the game?

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$899

Rocket's Puppy Friends

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Rocket and friends search for a missing puppy on the farm. Where could he be hiding?

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$1299

Rocket Has a Sleepover

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A sleepless puppy at a sleepover needs a bedtime story to find rest.

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$899

Rocket's Leaf Pile

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2021

A gust scatters Rocket's leaves. Can his friends bring a surprise?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Rocket series?

There are 15 books in the Rocket series. It began with How Rocket Learned to Read in 2010, and the newest book, Rocket's Secret Valentine, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Rocket books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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