Rocket Says Clean Up!

Illustrated by Dapo Adeola
$4.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
On sale Sep 01, 2020 | 9780593119006
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD660L | Fountas & Pinnell N
Sales rights: US,CAN,OpnMkt(no EU)
Plucky science-lover Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book about getting a community to notice the world around them, and, in this book, to CLEAN UP! their shoreline.

Rocket, is off to the islands to visit her grandparents. Her family loves nothing better than to beach comb and surf together...but the beach is clogged with trash! When she finds a turtle tangled in a net, Rocket decides that something must be done! Like a mini Greta Thunberg, our young activist's enthusiasm brings everyone together...to clean up the beach and prevent plastics from spoiling nature. Perfect for fans of Rocket Says Look Up! and Ada Twist, Scientist, this book is for any youngster concerned about our environment. Rocket Says Clean Up! will inspire readers of all ages to dream big and tackle problems head-on.
  • HONOR | 2021
    Green Earth Book Award
"Rocket’s fans will enjoy this can-do kid’s return.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Ideal for science-inclined readers and budding environmentalists.” —School Library Journal

Classroom Activities for Rocket Says Clean Up!

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

About

Plucky science-lover Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book about getting a community to notice the world around them, and, in this book, to CLEAN UP! their shoreline.

Rocket, is off to the islands to visit her grandparents. Her family loves nothing better than to beach comb and surf together...but the beach is clogged with trash! When she finds a turtle tangled in a net, Rocket decides that something must be done! Like a mini Greta Thunberg, our young activist's enthusiasm brings everyone together...to clean up the beach and prevent plastics from spoiling nature. Perfect for fans of Rocket Says Look Up! and Ada Twist, Scientist, this book is for any youngster concerned about our environment. Rocket Says Clean Up! will inspire readers of all ages to dream big and tackle problems head-on.

Awards

  • HONOR | 2021
    Green Earth Book Award

Praise

"Rocket’s fans will enjoy this can-do kid’s return.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Ideal for science-inclined readers and budding environmentalists.” —School Library Journal

Guides

Classroom Activities for Rocket Says Clean Up!

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)