Tad Hills Bücher

Eines Tages finden Flip und Flop ein großes Ei. Sofort gibt es Streit. Wer hat es als Erster gefunden? Wem gehört es jetzt? Und was sollen sie überhaupt mit diesem Ei machen? Sie müssen es warm halten, da sind sich Flip und Flop schnell einig. Denn darin schläft bestimmt ein Küken! Gemeinsam malen sie sich aus, was aus ihrem Baby wohl einmal wird und was sie ihm alles beibringen werden. Tag und Nacht und bei Wind und Wetter wachen sie über ihr Ei. Plötzlich spüren sie etwas. Ist es endlich so weit? Zwischen den beiden gefiederten Helden entfaltet sich ein herrlich komischer Streit.

Flip und Flop sind beste Freunde, die gerne zusammen spielen. Als das angeberische Küken Kiki auftaucht, wird Flop eifersüchtig und möchte wieder allein mit Flip sein. Um Kiki eine Pause zu gönnen, entwickeln sie eine clevere Idee. Eine herzliche Geschichte über Freundschaft und Eifersucht.

Every day when Anita Pig opens the door, her true love is there with a new animal gift. At first she is charmed but then alarmed, as more and more animals take over her house. Then on the twelfth day of Christmas when Seymour Pig arrives with just the right gift: a serenade by all 78 animals. Every spread has a gatefold so you can open the door with Anita each morning to see which animals he's brought.

Inspire a lifelong love of reading with an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling picture book, How Rocket Learned to Read. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Publishers Weekly "A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story. Tad Hills, the creator of the beloved Duck & Goose series delivers another heartwarming story, filled with fresh, charming art making this a favorite for story time. Don’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--now airing on PBS!

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.

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.

The story follows Duck and Goose on their delightful quest to find a big, beautiful pumpkin. Exploring various locations like an apple tree, a leaf pile, and a hollow log, their adventure is filled with charming illustrations and engaging moments. This sturdy board book offers a fun and interactive experience for young readers as they join the beloved characters in their search.

Ideal for young readers, this large-format board book features the beloved characters Duck and Goose, making it an engaging choice for early literacy. The sturdy design ensures durability for little hands, encouraging interactive reading and exploration.

Celebrate Christmas with Mistletoe, a mouse who makes the perfect gift for her best friend from #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator. Mistletoe loves everything about Christmas--the twinkling lights, the cookies for Santa, and, most of all, the gently falling snow. Her best friend, Norwell, is an elephant who likes sitting by the fire and watching the snow from the comfort of his cozy house. On one particularly snowy walk, Mistletoe stops to appreciate the beauty and peace of a snow-covered world. She knows Norwell would love it too... if he weren't so afraid of the cold. Then she has an idea! Mistletoe knits from morning to night--when she's reading, when she's baking, and even in the bath (which isn't easy). By the time Christmas morning arrives, she puts down her knitting needles. Her gift for Norwell is ready--and it is perfect. Full of holiday cheer and filled with the true meaning of Christmas, here is a new story from master picture book creator Tad Hills that introduces two warm and funny characters to love.

The engaging pumpkin hunt led by Duck and Goose invites preschoolers to explore various locations like logs, leaves, and an apple tree. This interactive adventure encourages young readers to join in the search, culminating in the excitement of discovering the perfect pumpkin. With vibrant illustrations and a playful storyline, it fosters curiosity and participation in a delightful seasonal theme.