You could start with something as simple as word collecting.

The book takes you along Rocket’s path of writing a story, and you could easily follow the steps he takes to help your own kids write a story. Links to Resources: The possibilities for using this book are endless.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. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Synopsis: (from author’s website) Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can’t think of a story.When he opened a new book, it smelled like a place he’d never been to, like a friend he’d never met.”

He loved to read them to himself or to sit quietly by his teacher, the little yellow bird, as she read them aloud. Topics/Themes: Reading, Writing, Words, Books, Story, Friendship.Published by: Schwartz & Wade Books, July 24, 2012.And that, my friends, is where this book, a Perfect Picture Book called ROCKET WRITES A STORY, comes in. There is a process and a method to writing a story that is not always as natural. The innate story sensibility that we all have is not enough. These same kids, in whom story bubbles up and overflows each day, find it hard to put it down on paper. And yet, when we sit down and ask kids to write a story, they often find it difficult. Each and every afternoon is filled with a new story. And while it is sometimes overwhelming to be bombarded with the every thought and emotion of 4 young children, the truth is that I really do love it. My kids circle and pounce on each pause in conversation, eager to fill the airspace with the details of their day. Ready to clear my own thoughts and worries from my head, ready to listen, ready to engage with the rapid-fire of excitement or wonder or even disappointment that is sure to be released as they pile in the car. We envision a future of wise leaders that can think strategically and articulate sound reasoning to influence a world authentically and with integrity.10 minutes before I pick my kids up from school each day, I take a moment to make sure that I am ready. Make Way for Books is a division of Clerestory Learning/Make Way for Books, LLC. Make Way for Books is also a publisher and ordering source of training materials for three educational programs: contain age-appropriate content and language.communicate praiseworthy themes or ideas.Make Way for Books recommends children's books that:

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Rocket writes a story