Rocket Ship, Solo Trip

By Chiara Colombi, Scott Magoon (Illustrator)

A solo space mission tests courage and the power of encouragement.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Rocket faces her first solo mission: launching a satellite into orbit. With Ground Control's encouragement, she ventures into the vast unknown. As reentry looms, doubt creeps in. Can she navigate back alone? This rhyming tale captures the thrill and nerves of new beginnings, reminding us that loved ones are never far, even in space. Will Rocket's journey inspire her next adventure to the moon?

From the publisher

A delightful, rhyming picture book that is perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and captures all the excitement and nervousness of life’s big firsts; art by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Scott Magoon! “First time jitters? That’s okay.Find one small step to lead the way.” Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words of encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket sparks ignition and blasts off to discover all the beauty of outer space. But when it’s time for reentry, she wonders if she can do it alone. With Ground Control’s parting words in mind, Rocket trusts that she knows exactly what to do. She returns home at hypersonic speed and excited for her future expeditions…maybe next time, to the moon. With delightful rhyming stanzas, and pictures by New York Times bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon, Rocket Ship, Solo Trip explores all the complicated emotions of big firsts and reminds readers that no matter how far they go, the ones they love are always close by.

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