Tad Hills

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Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of many books including the New York Times Bestselling Duck and Goose, Duck, Duck, Goose and How Rocket Learned to Read. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, two kids and dog Rocket who has not learned to read...yet.

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Duck & Goose Jul 15, 2010

by Tad Hills

( 565 )

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Honk and quack with these unlikely feathered friends as they explore the highs and lows of friendship! Coming soon as an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+!

Meet Duck and Goose, two young birds who mistake a polka-dot ball for an egg and have to master the art of cooperation—and sharing—to take care of it. But friendship is not always easy, as proved in this funny, accessible story. Young readers will instantly recognize themselves in these adorable and eternally optimistic characters. And this beautiful keepsake edition features extra content from the author on how to draw Duck & Goose.

“Charming, funny, simple, and surprising. . . . Hills is master of the light comic touch.”—The Boston Globe

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Hardcover , Paperback , Audio CD , Board book

Duck & Goose, 1, 2, 3 Mar 2, 2011

by Tad Hills

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PRESCHOOLERS WILL CHEER the return of Duck and Goose! All the favorite characters, including Bluebird and Thistle, return—this time to introduce basic counting concepts.

One goose. Two ducks. Three friends. As the characters illustrate from numbers 1 to 10, children will love to follow along with the simple text and all-new original art.

Easter egg-colored art makes this the perfect Easter gift for young children everywhere!

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback , Board book

Duck, Duck, Goose (Duck & Goose) Jul 15, 2010

by Tad Hills

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The beloved, classic, and New York Times-bestselling odd couple Duck & Goose are back, and this time their friendship is put to the test! Coming soon as an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+!

Duck & Goose, Goose & Duck. Feathered friends forever . . . or are they? You see, there's a challenge to their friendship: a little whippersnapper of a duck named Thistle. Thistle is good at everything (or so she thinks), from math to holding her breath to standing on her head. Duck thinks she's fantastic. But Goose does not! And so Goose is faced with a problem close to the hearts of children everywhere: What happens when your best friend makes a new friend?

“Charming, funny, simple, and surprising. . . . Hills is master of the light comic touch.”—The Boston Globe

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Hardcover , Paperback , Board book

How Rocket Learned to Read Jul 15, 2010

by Tad Hills

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Learn to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own!

With a story that makes reading fun—and will even help listeners learn to read—this book is ideal for kindergarten classrooms and story hour or as a gift for that beginning reader. Fresh, charming art by Tad Hills, the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Duck & Goose, will make this a favorite.

And don't miss the instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, Rocket Writes a Story.

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback , Board book

Duck & Goose Colors Jan 6, 2015

by Tad Hills

( 667 )

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Learn your colors with the New York Times bestselling feathered freinds Duck and Goose! Coming soon as an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+!

These humorous and expressive characters make learning the colors easy and fun. From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills comes another concept book starring our favorite feathered friends. Duck and Goose introduce basic colors in this sturdy board book, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

Praise for the Duck & Goose series:

“Duck and Goose have taken their places alongside Frog and Toad and George and Martha as fine examples of friendship, curiosity and problem-solving.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Charming, funny, simple, and surprising. . . . Hills is master of the light comic touch.”—The Boston Globe

Other Formats: Hardcover , Board book

Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny! Jan 24, 2012

by Tad Hills

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Duck & Goose are back! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to celebrate spring. Duck & Goose have lots of ideas about how to find the Easter Bunny, but will they succeed? Preschoolers won't be able to resist this latest story featuring Duck & Goose, lots of colorful eggs, and the Easter Bunny.

Other Formats: Hardcover , Board book

Drop It, Rocket! (Step into Reading) Jul 8, 2014

by Tad Hills

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Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is back in a Step 1 leveled reader. Rocket is ready to find new words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird. He finds a leaf, a hat, and a star . . . but when he finds a red boot, he doesn’t want to let go. What will make Rocket drop it?

With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Rocket book, which they can read all by themselves!

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkin Sep 28, 2011

by Tad Hills

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Duck and Goose, where is your pumpkin? Is it in the log? Is it under the leaves? Is it in the apple tree? Preschoolers will surely enjoy going on a pumpkin hunt with Duck and Goose . . . especially when they find the perfect pumpkin at the end!

Other Formats: Hardcover , Board book

Duck & Goose Go to the Beach Apr 8, 2014

by Tad Hills

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Take a trip to the beach with the beloved, classic, and New York Times–bestselling feathered friends Duck & Goose! Coming soon as an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+!

Duck wants to go on an adventure. But Goose isn't so sure. Together, the two best friends set off on a walk that takes them through the meadow, past a shady thicket, and over a distant hill, all the way to a place they've never been before—the beach! Turns out, Goose loves the ocean. But guess who doesn't?

“Charming, funny, simple, and surprising. . . . Hills is master of the light comic touch.” —The Boston Globe

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Hardcover

Duck & Goose, Goose Needs a Hug Dec 26, 2012

by Tad Hills

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Duck & Goose are back! And this time, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to celebrate Valentine's Day. What does Goose need more than anything this Valentine's Day? A hug from a good friend.

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Rocket the Brave! Jul 31, 2018

by Tad Hills

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Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Tad Hills the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story about the beloved dog Rocket, this time about overcoming fear and being brave.

Rocket, the star of the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, returns in an all-new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Rocket is happily chasing a butterfly through the meadow when she disappears into the woods. As much as Rocket wants to follow the butterfly, the woods look dark and scary. Can Rocket overcome his fear? With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Rocket book, which they can read 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. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Rocket's Very Fine Day Jul 2, 2019

by Tad Hills

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Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Tad Hills, the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story about the beloved dog Rocket, this time about making the most of a rainy day.

Rocket, the star of the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, returns in an all-new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. It's a beautiful sunny day and Rocket and Bella have big plans for fun in the sun. That is until a drop of rain falls and the clouds roll in. With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Rocket book, which they can read 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. Perfect for early readers of Rocket the Brave and Drop it, Rocket! and children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback

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