Rocket Says Clean Up! - (Rocket Says...) by Nathan Bryon (Paperback)

About the Book

While visiting her grandparents, who run whale-watching tours in Jamaica, Rocket sees first-hand how plastic is harming ocean creatures, and organizes a crew to clean up the local beach.

Book Synopsis

Plucky science-lover Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book--now available in paperback! Join her as she rallies her community to care about the environment and CLEAN UP! their shoreline.

In this empowering book about helping the environment, Rocket is off to the islands to visit her grandparents. Her family loves nothing better than to beach comb and surf together...but the beach is clogged with trash! When she finds a turtle tangled in a net, Rocket decides that something must be done!

Like a mini Greta Thunberg, our young activist's enthusiasm brings everyone together...to clean up the beach and prevent plastics from spoiling nature. Perfect for fans of Rocket Says Look Up! and Ada Twist, Scientist, this book is for any child concerned about our environment and looking to take action in their community.

Review Quotes

"Rocket's fans will enjoy this can-do kid's return." --Kirkus Reviews

"Ideal for science-inclined readers and budding environmentalists." --School Library Journal

About the Author

NATHAN BRYON is a British actor and writer who has written for BAFTA Award-winning children's TV shows and is the author of Rocket Says Look Up!, Rocket Says Clean Up!, and Rocket Says Speak Up! He lives in London. Find him at @NathanBryon.

DAPO ADEOLA is an illustrator, author, and character designer who was honored as Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022. He is the illustrator of Rocket Says Look Up!, Rocket Says Clean Up!, and Rocket Says Speak Up!, as well as Hey You!: An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black. Born in Britain and of Nigerian heritage, Dapo creates characters and imagery that challenge gender norms and equality politics in a fun and upbeat manner. He avidly believes in the importance of equal representation in the creative arts. Dapo lives in London. Find out more at @DapsDraws.