Look Up!

Nathan Bryon author Dapo Adeola illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:13th Jun '19

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Look Up! cover

This engaging picture book features Rocket, a spirited girl passionate about space, who encourages her distracted brother to explore the wonders of the night sky and embrace the world beyond screens.

Look Up! introduces readers to Rocket, an enthusiastic and science-loving girl with dreams of becoming the greatest astronaut and space explorer. With her vibrant personality and endless curiosity, Rocket is determined to share her passion for the universe with those around her. However, she faces a challenge in her big brother, who is often distracted by his phone and oblivious to the wonders of the night sky.

As Rocket embarks on her mission to inspire her brother, the story unfolds with humor and warmth. She encourages him to shift his focus from the screen to the stars, highlighting the beauty and mystery of the cosmos. Through her lively antics and infectious enthusiasm, Rocket serves as a reminder of the importance of connecting with the world outside our devices. The narrative is both engaging and thought-provoking, prompting readers to consider their own relationship with technology and the natural world.

This award-winning picture book not only entertains but also inspires young readers to explore science and the universe. With its charming illustrations and relatable themes, Look Up! is a delightful read that encourages families to spend time together under the stars. It emphasizes the value of curiosity, family dynamics, and the joy of discovery, making it a perfect addition to any child's bookshelf.

Look Up! by Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola features science-crazed chatterbox Rocket, who is determined to get her whole town out watching a meteor shower - to the annoyance of her big brother, who would rather stay glued to his phone. Energetic and with a wry, sweet take on family dynamics, it will alert readers to the mysteries of the night skies. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *

Rocket wants to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher and space-traveller who has ever lived, just like Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space.
She's so excited about seeing a meteor shower that she makes an announcement over the supermarket loudspeaker when the cashier isn't looking, and hands out flyers to her fellow shoppers, much to her older brother Jamal's disdain...And when Jamal gets too into his gaming to take Rocket to the park to watch the meteor shower, what will she do? Fortunately a knock at the door provides a joyous solution...
Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola's charming picture book gifts us with a gorgeous character in Rocket, a girl whose passion for all things space is as inspiring to the reader as her heroine Mae Jemison is to her...
Sprinkled with facts about meteors and space, this charming picture book is also a lovely representation of family, sibling relationships and one girl's infectious enthusiasm.

* Booktrust *
Young Rocket, an admirer of astronaut Mae Jemison, never stops telling others to "Look up!" Named for a rocket that blasted into space on the day she was born, Rocket is preparing herself to be the "greatest astronaut, star catcher, space walker who has ever lived."… A multiethnic cast of characters with expressive cartoon faces fill this brightly colorful book… Ideal for space or science-inclined readers, this book includes brief information about outstanding scientist Jemison and a short list of facts about meteors and comets enclosed in an embrace of family relationships and a child's joy in the world around her. A suggested first purchase for all libraries. * School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW *
Rocket is on a mission...to get her angst-y teen brother to put down his cellphone and look up. An aspiring astronaut, Rocket makes it a point to set up her telescope and gaze at the stars every night before bedtime. Inspired by Mae Jemison, Rocket, a supercute black girl with braids and a coiffed Afro, hopes to be "the greatest astronaut, star catcher, and space walker who has ever lived." As the night of the Phoenix meteor shower approaches, Rocket makes fliers inviting everyone in her neighborhood to see the cosmic event at the park. Over the course of her preparations, she shares information about space-shuttle missions, what causes a meteor shower, and when is the best time to see one...The bright, digital illustrations are an exuberant celebration of both space and black culture that will simultaneously inspire and ground readers. That the main characters are unapologetically black is made plain through myriad details...Outstanding-a breath of fresh air, just like Rocket herself. * Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW *

  • Winner of UKLA Book Awards 2020 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Spark! Book Award 2020 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Waterstones Childrens Book Prize 2019 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Klaus Flugge Award 2019 (UK)
  • Short-listed for BookTrust Storytime Prize 2020 (UK)

ISBN: 9780241345849

Dimensions: 285mm x 233mm x 4mm

Weight: 193g

32 pages