Written and illustrated by Tad Hills
Rocket has a little yellow bird to help him learn to read. I have Mom. My reading helper is considerably bigger and doesn’t have feathers, but I think we make a pretty good team. 😉
In How Rocket Learned to Read, a little dog discovers the alphabet, learns to sound out words, and becomes a reader with help from his cheerful yellow teacher. It’s a sweet premise: a dog, a bird, and a whole world of stories waiting to be discovered.
The illustrations are so cute! Rocket and his little friend make an appealing pair, and the pictures give us plenty to enjoy while Mom reads. Naturally, I’m always pleased to find another dog taking a starring role in a book. We have quite a lot to contribute to literature.
Usually fur. Sometimes muddy pawprints.
What Mom and I especially like is how this story makes learning to read feel exciting. Letters become words, and words become stories you can enjoy. That sounds like a pretty good reason to learn—even before anyone mentions being able to recognize the word “treat.”
I also appreciate that Rocket has someone to help him. His little yellow bird shares her enthusiasm for reading, just as Mom shares books with me. Having someone beside you makes story time special, whether you’re figuring out the words or listening with your head in their lap.
I think How Rocket Learned to Read is a lovely choice to share with children who are beginning to show an interest in reading. It’s fun, encouraging, and a sweet reminder of the difference a caring reading buddy can make.
If you don’t have a little yellow bird available, find a person you love and bring them a book.
That’s what I do.
Love and pawprints,
Sig 🐾