How Rocket Learned to Read

A dog named Rocket sits under his favorite tree as a little yellow bird teaches him the alphabet, letter by letter, until sounds turn into words he can read all on his own.

For the kid just starting to notice that letters make sounds and sounds make words, Rocket's slow, patient climb toward reading feels like watching a friend get it.

• Big idea: Learning something hard happens one small piece at a time, with someone patient cheering you on.
• Vibes: Gentle, encouraging, quietly triumphant.

• are working on learning letters and sounds
• love dog characters and animal friendships
• respond well to stories about trying until you succeed
• enjoy soft, warm illustrations

• Story & problem-solving: What did the little yellow bird teach Rocket first?
• Real-life connection: What is something you had to practice before you got good at it, like Rocket did with reading?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Rocket felt the first time he read a word all by himself?
• Imagination: If a bird could teach you anything, what would you want to learn?