Tad Hills

Rocket, the star of Tad Hills's New York Times-bestselling picture books, returns in a brand-new, original board book to celebrate Christmas with his friends It's Christmas Eve, and Rocket is excited He has made a book for Santa called Rocket Waits Up for Santa, and he's looking forward to giving it to him. Rocket's friends, Bella and Owl, have gifts for Santa too. They put all of their presents under a pine tree and wait and wait under the stars. Soon the friends get very sleepy. They decide that it's okay to take a quick nap, so they all fall asleep. The next morning they see that their gifts are gone, but in their place is a notebook and pencils for Rocket, a wooly hat for Owl, and a red velvet bag for Bella. On the first page of Rocket's notebook there is a note from Santa, telling Rocket how much he loves the book that Rocket made for him. Merry Christmas, Rocket

Kids are learning to read with Rocket Rocket, the star of Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in a new Level 1 Step into Reading story, this time about the joy of being kind. It's a beautiful day at the pumpkin patch There, Rocket and Bella find the perfect pumpkin. But as the friends try to take the pumpkin home, it rolls downhill and lands in front of Mr. Barker's doghouse. Can Rocket and Bella get their pumpkin back? With its simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader about being generous, 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 early readers of Rocket the Brave and Drop it, Rocket and children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Want more easy-to-read fun with Rocket? Don't miss Rocket's Very Fine Day

Kids are learning to read with Rocket Rocket, the star of Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in a new Level 1 Step into Reading story, this time about the joy of being kind. It's a beautiful day at the pumpkin patch There, Rocket and Bella find the perfect pumpkin. But as the friends try to take the pumpkin home, it rolls downhill and lands in front of Mr. Barker's doghouse. Can Rocket and Bella get their pumpkin back? With its simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader about being generous, 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 early readers of Rocket the Brave and Drop it, Rocket and children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Want more easy-to-read fun with Rocket? Don't miss Rocket's Very Fine Day

Celebrate 10 years of Rocket with this first book in the New York Times bestselling series about an adorable dog named Rocket who learns to read with help from a little yellow bird. In this memorable story, irresistible Rocket--a sweet, thoughtful pup who is curious about the world around him--meets a tiny yellow bird with a storybook and a love for words. Initially reluctant to learn, Rocket gets some help from his patient new teacher. And eventually, through a lot of hard work, Rocket becomes a tail-wagging, enthusiastic student who sings out the sounds of each letter in the alphabet, practices how to sound words out, and eventually, learns how to read 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 perfect introduction to other favorite Rocket books, R Is for Rocket and Rocket Writes a Story, as well as the leveled readers including Rocket's 100th Day of School; Drop It, Rocket ; Rocket the Brave; and Rocket's Very Fine Day. "Rocket is loveable, the little feathered teacher adorable." --The Boston Globe "A perfect picture book for kids three to seven." --Chicago Sun-Times "Tad hills celebrates the joy of learning, as well as the power of a good teacher to change lives." --The Seattle Times

Kids are learning to read with Rocket Tad Hills, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, is back with another easy-to-read story featuring the beloved dog Rocket, this time about overcoming fear and being brave. Rocket, the star of the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, returns in an all-new, easy-to-read book. Rocket is happily chasing a butterfly through the meadow when it disappears into the woods. As much as Rocket wants to follow the butterfly, the woods look dark and scary. Can Rocket overcome his fear? With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Rocket book, which they can read all by themselves

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

Carve out family time for this Halloween read starring New York Times bestselling feathered friends Duck & Goose as they go trick-or-treating Duck is going as a spooky ghost. Goose is going as a brave superhero. And Thistle's costume . . . well, that's a secret. But what will Duck and Goose do when they hear a very scary swamp monster is looking for them? Praise for the Duck & Goose series: "Duck and Goose have taken their places alongside Frog and Toad and George and Martha as fine examples of friendship, curiosity and problem-solving." --Kirkus Reviews "Charming, funny, simple, and surprising. . . . Hills is master of the light comic touch." --The Boston Globe

Easter is tomorrow, Duck and Goose. You better find a good hiding spot if you want to see the Easter Bunny. Join the Easter hunt for a special hiding place in this hilarious tale. A perfect Easter gift.

See below for English description. Rocket, l'adorable chiot des albums Rocket veut lire et Rocket ?crit une histoire, meilleurs vendeurs au Palmar's du New York Times, est de retour. En compagnie d'un petit oiseau jaune mignon et sympathique, Rocket pr?sente dans ce bel album tout carton, ses mots pr?f?r?s. Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read (Rocket veut lire) and Rocket Writes a Story (Rocket ?crit une histoire), is back in a sturdy big board book for new readers. Preschoolers watch the little yellow bird teach Rocket simple words, like b-e-c and l-u-n-e. And beginning readers will love practicing their new literacy skills alongside another brand new reader - Rocket The larger size of this edition makes it perfect for sharing during storytime or lap time. Original title: Rocket's Mighty Words

Welcome to the wild! There are many soft, fuzzy baby animals waiting to meet you. Each safari animal feels different. Turn the pages and pet, tickle, and touch each adorable one!

Filled with wacky illustrations and gatefold flaps that reveal the punch line on every spread, a hilarious introduction to knock-knock jokes will amuse even the youngest of readers.