Tad Hills

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  • Bibliography:
    34 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    February 1999
  • Latest Book:
    January 2022
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Full Series List in Order

Duck & Goose

Duck and Goose (Feb-2006)
Duck, Duck, Goose (Feb-2007)
Duck and Goose, 1, 2, 3 (Aug-2008)
Duck and Goose Find a Pumpkin (Aug-2009)
Duck and Goose, It's Time for Christmas (Sep-2010)
Duck and Goose, How Are You Feeling? (Mar-2011)
What's Up, Duck?: A Book of Opposites (Oct-2011)
Duck and Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny! (Sep-2012)
Duck and Goose, Goose Needs a Hug (Jan-2013)
Duck & Goose Go to the Beach (Apr-2014)
Duck & Goose Colors (Jan-2015)
Duck & Goose, Honk! Quack! Boo! (Aug-2017)
Duck & Goose, A Gift for Goose (Jan-2019)

Rocket

How Rocket Learned to Read (Aug-2010)
Rocket's Learning Box (Jul-2012)
Rocket Writes a Story (Aug-2012)
Rocket's Mighty Words (Jul-2013)
Drop It, Rocket! (Jul-2014)
Rocket's 100th Day of School (Dec-2014)
R Is for Rocket (Jul-2015)
Rocket the Brave! (Aug-2018)
Rocket's Very Fine Day (Jul-2019)
Rocket and the Perfect Pumpkin (Jul-2020)
Rocket Loves Hide-and-Seek! (Nov-2020)
Rocket's Puppy Friends (Mar-2021)
Rocket Has a Sleepover (Jul-2021)
Rocket's Leaf Pile (Jul-2021)
Rocket Finds an Egg (Jan-2022)

Book List in Order: 34 titles

  • A Name on the Quilt

    As Lauren helps her family design and make a quilt in remembrance of her beloved late Uncle Ron, she fondly thinks of the times they had together and the special moments they shared before his death from AIDS....

  • My Fuzzy Friends

  • My Fuzzy Farm Babies

  • My Fuzzy Safari Babies

  • Duck and Goose

    Duck & Goose

    Honk and quack with these unlikely feathered friends as they explore the highs and lows of friendship! Now 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...

  • Duck, Duck, Goose

    Duck & Goose

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

  • Duck and Goose, 1, 2, 3

    Duck & Goose

    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...

  • Duck and Goose Find a Pumpkin

    Duck & Goose

    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!...

  • How Rocket Learned to Read

    Rocket

    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 h...



  • Duck and Goose, It's Time for Christmas

    Duck & Goose

    Celebrate Christmas with Duck and Goose’s new holiday board book! Our feathered friends are getting ready for Christmas. The only problem? Goose is more interested in skating, sledding, and making snow angels than in helping Duck decorate their ...

  • Duck and Goose, How Are You Feeling?

    Duck & Goose

    Preschoolers, rejoice! Duck and Goose are back. All the favorite characters, including Bluebird and Thistle, return -- this time to help toddlers learn about their feelings. Following on the heels of the hugely successful What’s Up, Duck? and Duck ...

  • What's Up, Duck?: A Book of Opposites

    Duck & Goose

    Little siblings of Duck and Goose fans rejoice! The stars of the bestselling "Duck & Goose" and "Duck, Duck, Goose" return in this board book for preschoolers, this time, to introduce basic opposites. In this ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book, Goose c...

  • Rocket's Learning Box

    Rocket

    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 New York Times bestselling book, "How Rocket Learned to Read," Rocket learns the sounds of each letter, sounds o...

  • Rocket Writes a Story

    Rocket

    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 ...

  • Duck and Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny!

    Duck & Goose

    Duck & Goose are back! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to celebrate spring in this sturdy board book. Duck & Goose have lots of ideas about how to find the Easter Bunny, but will t...

  • The 12 Days of Christmas

    Poor Anita Pig! Her suitor gives her the traditional gifts for each of the twelve days of Christmas. The only problem is, the presents are taking over her house! See each gift to come to life as her suitor presents her an extraordinary present each d...

  • Duck and Goose, Goose Needs a Hug

    Duck & Goose

    Duck & Goose are back in this sturdy board book, perfect for preschoolers! 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 th...

  • Rocket's Mighty Words

    Rocket

    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 sturdy big board book for new readers. Preschoolers watch the little yellow bird teach Rocket simple word...

  • Duck & Goose Go to the Beach

    Duck & Goose

    In this delightful follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose, Duck wants to go on an adventure. Goose doesn't. He doesn't see the point. After all, why would they go anywhere when they're happy right where they ar...



  • Drop It, Rocket!

    Rocket

    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 y...

  • Rocket's 100th Day of School

    Rocket

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Tad Hills returns with an all-new Level 1 Step into Reading story about Rocket’s 100th day of school.Don’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--coming soon to PBS! Rocket, the beloved...

  • Duck & Goose Colors

    Duck & Goose

    Learn colors with New York Times bestselling odd couple Duck & Goose! Duck & Goose introduce basic colors in this sturdy board book, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Here's another concept book starring our favorite feathered friends. ...

  • R Is for Rocket

    Rocket

    Learn the ABCs with Rocket, the dog who inspires kids to read and write! This irresistible alphabet book from the creator of the New York Times bestsellers "How Rocket Learned to Read" and "Rocket Writes a Story" is sure to appeal to kids, parents, t...

  • Duck & Goose, Honk! Quack! Boo!

    Duck & Goose

    It’s Halloween in the meadow, and the beloved, classic, and New York Times bestselling feathered friends Duck & Goose are ready for trick-or-treating! Duck is going as a spooky ghost. Goose is going as a brave superhero. And Thistle’s costume...

  • Rocket the Brave!

    Rocket
    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Tad Hills, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, is back with another easy-to-read story featuring the beloved dog Rocket, this time about overcoming fear and being brave. Rocket, the star of the New York...

  • Duck & Goose, A Gift for Goose

    Duck & Goose
    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    Kids will giggle along when they learn to read with beloved picture book characters, Duck & Goose! Tad Hills the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story. Duck and Goose, the stars of the New York T...

  • Rocket's Very Fine Day

    Rocket
    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    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 N...

  • Rocket and the Perfect Pumpkin

    Rocket

    Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the star of Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in a new Level 1 Step into Reading story, this time about the joy of being kind.Don’t miss the animated movie based on the best...

  • Mistletoe



  • Rocket Loves Hide-and-Seek!

    Rocket

    Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the star of Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in an all-new, easy-to-read book about a game of hide and seek that he just can't seem to win.Don’t miss the animated movie bas...

  • Rocket's Puppy Friends

    Rocket

    Rocket, the star of Tad Hills's New York Times-bestselling picture books, meets some new puppy friends in this brand-new, original board book!Don’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books—now airing on PBS!Rocket and ...

  • Rocket Has a Sleepover

    Rocket
    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the beloved puppy from Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in an easy-to-read book about a sleepless sleepover.Rocket is having fun at a sleepover! But when Owl, Bella, and Fred...

  • Rocket's Leaf Pile

    Rocket

    Join Rocket, the canine star of Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, and his friends in this new adventure!Rocket, Bella, and Owl are busy gathering colorful fall leaves until a strong breeze blows the leaves away! The friends decide...

  • Rocket Finds an Egg

    Rocket
    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    Kids are learning to read with Rocket! The beloved puppy from Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books returns in an easy-to-read book that proves every egg has a nest.Rocket and his friend Bella find an egg! The birds in the meadow don't...

Award-Winning Books by Tad Hills

How Rocket Learned to Read
2010 Irma S. & James H. Black Award -- Children's Literature


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tad Hills has published 34 books.

Tad Hills does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Rocket Finds an Egg, was published in January 2022.

The first book by Tad Hills, A Name on the Quilt, was published in February 1999.

Yes. Tad Hills has 2 series.
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