Rocket's 100th Day of School (Step Into Reading, Step 1)

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Number one New York Times bestselling author Tad Hills returns with an all-new Level 1 Step into Reading story about Rocket's 100th day of school. Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is busy collecting 100 things to take to school on his 100th day, and he has the perfect place to keep them safe. That is, until Bella, a squirrel who loves acrorns, gets involved. With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, this new Rocket book will charm young readers-and they can read it 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. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Author Bio

Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of the highly acclaimedNew York Timesbestselling picture booksDuck & Goose;Duck, Duck, Goose;Duck & Goose Go to the Beach; How Rocket Learned to Read;andRocket Writes a Story.He has created numerous Duck & Goose board books, among them the ALA-ALSC Notable Children's BookWhat's Up, Duck;Duck & Goose, It's Time for Christmas!;Duck & Goose Colors!;and Duck & Goose, Let's Dance!The Rocket series includes a board book,Rocket's Mighty Words,and two leveled readers,Drop It, Rocket!andRocket's 100th Day of School.Tad lives in Brooklyn with his wife, their two children, and a dog named Rocket. Visit the author online at tadhills.com.