Look Up!
By Nathan Bryon
Rocket’s phone loving brother joins her comet-watch but what will they discover in the night sky?
inspiring · heart-warming · engaging
Pageticker community rating
Average 4.63, from 24 readers
What do our readers think of Look Up!? (AI-Generated Summary)
Children respond warmly to Rocket’s excitement, her love of space and the fun relationship between her and Jamal. They especially enjoy the colourful illustrations, the space facts and seeing a confident girl with huge dreams at the centre of the story.
What does the Pageticker team say about Look Up!?
Look Up! is a bright, big-hearted celebration of curiosity, space and the joy of sharing a wonder with the people you love. Rocket is an irresistible force of nature, whilst her phone absorbed brother gives the story a gently cheeky modern twist; Dapo Adeola’s lively illustrations add plenty to spot. A brilliant choice for budding astronomers.
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What is Look Up! about?
Rocket dreams of becoming the greatest astronaut ever! She’s eager to share her passion for space and convinces her big brother, Jamal, to put down his phone and join her in watching a spectacular comet. This heart-warming picture book celebrates curiosity, family bonds, and the wonders of the universe, inspiring readers to look up and explore the world around them.
About the author
Nathan Bryon is a fun and creative British author and actor. He is best known for writing the popular 'Look Up!' series, which follows Rocket, a girl who loves space and adventure. Nathan enjoys making stories that inspire children to dream big and be curious about the world around them.
Discussion ideas around Look Up!
Rocket’s big dreams: What do you think makes Rocket so sure that she can become a great astronaut?
Looking up: What wonderful things might you notice if you spent less time looking at a screen and more time looking around you?
Family bonds: How do Rocket and Jamal show that they care about each other, even when they do not agree?
People who inspire us: Why do you think Mae Jemison is important to Rocket, and who inspires you to dream big?
Space and science: Which space fact or idea in the story makes you most curious, and what would you like to find out next?
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2019
First published
2019
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