Hills, Tad. Rocket Writes a Story. New York: Schwartz & Wade Books, 2012. 40p.
In this heartwarming sequel to How Rocket Learned to Read, Rocket the dog begins collecting words at the suggestion of his teacher, the little yellow bird. Soon, he is inspired to use words to create a story of his own. When Rocket has trouble generating a story idea, his teacher shows him how to find inspiration in his life and in the world around him. Rocket also learns how to add details to his story, which he revises over time. This book is a perfect read-aloud for inspiring young writers and for helping them develop both creativity and persistence!
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