Meet Rocket and his teacher, the little yellow bird, in this two-book boxed set, which is perfect for young readers-in-the-making. In the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling book, <i>How Rocket Learned to Read</i>, Rocket learns the sounds of each letter, sounds out words, and listens excitedly to storybooks. Then, in the irresistible sequel, <i>Rocket Writes a Story</i>, Rocket collects new words for his word tree, seaches for inspiration, writes--and rewrites--every day, and, finally, shares his story with a new friend. These books--plus a word tree poster for display--are a winning combination, sure to appeal to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.