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Rocket writes a story [audio-enabled device] / by Tad Hills.

Hills, Tad, (author,, illustrator.). Heyborne, Kirby, (narrator.). VOX Books. (Added Author). Narrated by Kirby Heyborne (Cast).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9798885194440
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 attached audio media player
  • Edition: VOX audio-enabled book.
  • Publisher: [Fairfax, Virginia] : [Library Ideas, LLC], [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Book originally published: New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2012.
Sequel to: How Rocket learned to read.
"The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read"--Publisher's website.
VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter.
VOX player is an electronic read-a-long device permanently attached to the book.
Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging.
VOX audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, and low battery indicator.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrated by Kirby Heyborne
Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8.
Preschool.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.1 0.5 152714.
Accelerated Reader LG 3.1 .5.
Subject: Rocket (Fictitious character from Hills) > Juvenile fiction.
Authorship > Juvenile fiction.
Birds > Juvenile fiction.
Books and reading > Juvenile fiction.
Children's audiobooks.
Dogs > Juvenile fiction.
Owls > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Fiction.
Picture books.
Children's sound recordings.

Available copies

  • 2 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Harnett County Main Library E Hil / VOX (Text) 33630005410993 Juvenile Audiobook Available -
Cumberland Headquarters CMB1825285 (Text) CMB1825287 Technical Services In process -
Denton Public Library VOX E HIL NEW (Text) 25908008508512 Easy Audio Enabled Books Checked out 04/30/2025
East Regional Library CMB1825285 (Text) CMB1825286 Technical Services In process -
Goldsboro Library GOLDCHILD (Text) WAYNE23133121355368 Learning Studio On order -
Hope Mills Library CMB1825285 (Text) CMB1825285 Technical Services In process -
Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield JP E Hills (Text) 38955500164174 Juvenile Playaway Checked out 05/15/2025
South Granville Branch Library VOX E HILLS (Text) 42756202513369 Juvenile Kit Available -
Thomasville Public Library VOX E HIL (Text) 25908008508439 Easy Audio Enabled Books Checked out 05/05/2025