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Blast off with this incredibly innovative novelty book that contains puzzle pieces young readers can use to build their own rocket ship—from bestselling and Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson!

From innovative book creator Stephen T. Johnson comes an introduction to space exploration for the youngest reader. This simple step-by-step guide to the parts of a rocket ship has sturdy, ultra-thick cardboard pages containing all the necessary components as well as clear instructions for assembly. The flat pieces fit together with slots and tabs, which means there’s no glue and no mess—just a lot of fun! And, the pieces can back into the book, so the creation can be rebuilt time and again.

About The Author

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Stephen T. Johnson is the creator of such well-known children’s books as My Little Red Toolbox, My Little Blue Robot, and Alphabet City, recipient of a Caldecott Honor, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. His artwork can be found in permanent and public collections including the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, and the DeKalb Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York. Stephen is a professor at the University of Kansas, and he lives in Lawrence, Kansas.

About The Illustrator

Photograph courtesy of the author

Stephen T. Johnson is the creator of such well-known children’s books as My Little Red Toolbox, My Little Blue Robot, and Alphabet City, recipient of a Caldecott Honor, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. His artwork can be found in permanent and public collections including the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, and the DeKalb Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York. Stephen is a professor at the University of Kansas, and he lives in Lawrence, Kansas.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (June 21, 2023)
  • Length: 16 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781442421424
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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