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The Rocket Book

Peter Newell

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The Rocket Book

by Peter Newell   |  Ages 5-8
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The Rocket Book
The Rocket Book

Chaotic rocket's vertical journey disrupts apartment life.

If whimsy paired with mischief sounds like an irresistible combination, then "The Rocket Book" is the perfect addition to your collection. It's a delightful foray into a simpler time, where Peter Newell's rhymes and illustrations create a sense of wonder and laughter. Whether you're an adult looking to recapture the magic of childhood silliness or a young reader encountering high-flying antics for the first time, the unexpected journey of Newell's rocket will keep you enchanted.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Rocket Book

by Peter Newell   |  Ages 5-8
Compare to estimated retail price: S$29.35  

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ISBN: 9780804805056
Author: Peter Newell
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2001-03-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Classics, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 179 readers)

Description

Long before Richard Scarry or Dr. Seuss, an American artist delighted a generation of children and their parents with hilarious, topsy-turvy illustrations and slightly subversive tales told in rhyme. This was illustrator/author Peter Newell. Working over eighty years ago, Newell remains as profoundly enjoyable—and incredibly popular—as ever. Tuttle is proud to be reissuing his three classic works, sure to delight the young and old alike. In The Rocket Book, you'll meet Algernon Bracket and Orlando Pease. Find out how a rocket launched from the basement floor of an apartment building is sure to interrupt a person’s day.
 

Chaotic rocket's vertical journey disrupts apartment life.

If whimsy paired with mischief sounds like an irresistible combination, then "The Rocket Book" is the perfect addition to your collection. It's a delightful foray into a simpler time, where Peter Newell's rhymes and illustrations create a sense of wonder and laughter. Whether you're an adult looking to recapture the magic of childhood silliness or a young reader encountering high-flying antics for the first time, the unexpected journey of Newell's rocket will keep you enchanted.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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