Rocket Writes a StoryAuthor: Tad Hills
Illustrator: Tad Hills Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books Year of Publication: 2012 Genre: Picture Book Horn Book or Kirkus Reviews rating: Starred Review by Kirkus Reviews Summary: Rocket really enjoys reading and now he wants to write. He starts to build a tree of words and writes a story about his new friend. |
Summary of Professional Reviews:
Rocket Writes a Story was awarded a Starred Review by Kirkus Reviews. The review retells the story of Rocket and how his little friend helps him write a story after sniffing out a variety of different words. The review states that Hills creates a story with a measured pace that focuses on the step by step process of Rocket's adventures. The illustrations depict the characters and events. "A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers." (Kirkus Reviews) |
Review by Alicia Watson: Rocket Writes a Story is a wonderful story in order to help new writers feel comfortable with finding words to put in their story. The colorful illustrations are inviting and create a warm feeling. Hills does a wonderful job creating smooth transitions from page to page while introducing new characters. The character's moods throughout the story are fairly evident through the use of colorful illustrations and matching written text. |
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