Golden Sower Award
2013 · Primary · Honor Book
About This Book
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.
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.
Series Placement
Awards
Monarch Award
2013 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2012 · Picture Book · Nominee
Virginia Readers Choice Award
2012 · Primary · Nominee
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
2012 · Picture Book · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2011 · Up to Seven · Recommended
Irma S. & James H. Black Award
2010 · Children's Literature · Winner
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (2008-Up)
2010 · Picture Book · Silver Medal Winner
