Tiny Little Rocket, written by Richard Collingridge, reviewed by Judy Hauser

Summary: This book is a blast of color and imagery that will draw young children into the story. The text sparkles with descriptions of the tiny little rocket as it soars through space. Lines such as "And there you'll find the golden sun, our ever burning candle" will provoke discussions about planets and how some planets are essential to those of us earthlings. And the descriptions of the inner workings of the tiny little rocket are crisp and fun - "You see a purple lever that blares out PULL ME NOW! The booster rockets all go WHOOSH! You quietly whisper, WOW! The little rocket zooms again." One can imagine young children repeating the exclamations out loud to participate in the magic of the rocket. This book, complete with inviting text and beautiful illustrations, will be a favorite among young children. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: It's all good. The text and illustrations are great. The descriptions and sounds will be inviting to the young children listening as this book is read out loud.