Rocket Says Look Up!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Rocket Says Look Up!

By Nathan Bryon, Dapo Adeola (Illustrator)

Part of the Rocket Says... series

A young dreamer rallies her community to witness a rare comet sighting together.

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32 pages· 730 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Rocket, an aspiring astronaut, is determined to get her community to look up from their screens and witness a rare comet. With her infectious enthusiasm, she unites neighbors and even her tech-obsessed brother, Jamal, for this celestial event. Will Rocket's passion for the stars inspire everyone to dream big and embrace the wonders of the universe? Join Rocket on this heartwarming journey of curiosity and community.

From the publisher

Meet Rocket–a plucky aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP! from what they’re doing and reach for the stars in this auspicious debut picture book. Honored as a Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book! A comet will be visible tonight, and Rocket wants everyone to see it with her–even her big brother, Jamal, whose attention is usually trained on his phone or video games. Rocket’s enthusiasm brings neighbors and family together to witness a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Cece Loves Science–Rocket Says Look Up! will inspire readers of all ages to dream big as it models Rocket’s passion for science and infectious curiosity. Author Nathan Bryon, an actor and screenwriter, and Dapo Adeola, a community-minded freelance illustrator, bring their fresh talents, passion, and enthusiasm to the picture book medium.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
730
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD770L
Themes & topics
Books about communityBooks about siblingsBooks about technologyBooks about social themesBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
June 25, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781984894427

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