Rocket Says Look Up! - (Rocket Says...) by Nathan Bryon (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Aspiring astronaut Rocket draws her community together to see a rare appearance of the Phoenix Meteor Showers, hoping especially that her big brother, Jamal, will look up from his phone in this auspicious debut picture book. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>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.</b> <b>Honored as a Chicago Public Library 2019 </b><b><i>Best of the Best</i></b><b> Book!</b></b> <p/>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 <i>Ada Twist, Scientist</i> and <i>Cece Loves Science--Rocket Says Look Up!</i> will inspire readers of all ages to dream big as it models Rocket's passion for science and infectious curiosity. <p/>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Outstanding</b>--a breath of fresh air, just like Rocket herself.--<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> starred review <p/>"Ideal for space or science-inclined readers, this book includes brief information about outstanding scientist Jemison and a short list of facts about <b>meteors and comets </b>enclosed in an embrace of family relationships and <b>a child's joy </b>in the world around her." --<i>School Library Journal, </i> starred review <p/>"The <b>sweet</b>, uncomplicated story for young space lovers is peppered with interesting facts about meteors and Mae Jemison, and has<b> bright, colorful, humorous illustrations</b> that subtly but deliberately represent a <b>vibrant, multiethnic, multicultural neighborhood</b> engaging in a community event." <i>--Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>NATHAN BRYON is a British actor and writer who has written for BAFTA Award-winning children's TV shows. He's a rising star in the world of screenwriting and has an animated series, <i>Afro Kid</i>, currently under option in England. He lives in London. <p/>DAPO ADEOLA creates characters and images that challenge assumptions about gender, race, and ethnicity in a fun and upbeat way. He runs illustration and character-design workshops in and out of schools, to help spotlight the possibility of a career in illustration for inner-city children. He lives in London.
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