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  • Published: 28 September 2021
  • ISBN: 9780593181256
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $26.99

Rocket Has a Sleepover




Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the beloved puppy from Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in an easy-to-read book about a sleepless sleepover.

Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the beloved puppy from Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in an easy-to-read book about a sleepless sleepover.

Rocket is having fun at a sleepover! But when Owl, Bella, and Fred get ready to catch some Z's, Rocket refuses to go to bed. Can a bedtime story soothe Rocket and help him fall asleep? With its simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader about an unforgettable sleepover, which they can ready all by themselves!

Want more easy-to-read fun with Rocket? Don't miss Rocket Loves Hide-and-Seek!

  • Published: 28 September 2021
  • ISBN: 9780593181256
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $26.99

About the author

Tad Hills

Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture books Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose. He has created four board books featuring the same characters: What's Up, Duck?, an ALA Notable Book; Duck and Goose, 1, 2, 3; Duck & Goose, How Are You Feeling?; and Duck and Goose Find a Pumpkin. He is also the illustrator of Waking Up Wendell, by April Stevens; My Fuzzy Friends; and Knock, Knock, Who's There? Tad Hills lives in Brooklyn with his wife, their two children, and a dog named Rocket who has not (yet) learned how to read!

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Praise for Rocket Has a Sleepover

Praise for How Rocket Learned to Read
"Defies gravity. Rocket is lovable." --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

Praise for Rocket Writes a Story
"Empower[s] young children to engage their fertile imaginations." --The New York Times
* "A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred