Rocket Book by Peter Newell (2016, Hardcover)

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PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-100804847428
ISBN-139780804847421
eBay Product ID (ePID)219685928

Product Key Features

Book TitleRocket Book
Number of Pages52 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicClassics, Humorous Stories, Action & Adventure / General, Poetry / General
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorPeter Newell
Book SeriesTuttle Specials Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight11.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width7 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromSecond Grade
Grade ToSixth Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Synopsis"When Fritz, the Janitor's bad kid, Went snooping in the basement, He found a rock snugly hid Beneath the window casement. He struck a match with one fell swoop; Then, on the concrete kneeling, he lit the rocket and--she--oop It shot up through the ceiling." Long before Richard Scarry or Dr. Seuss, an American artist delighted a generation of children and their parents with hilarious, topsy-turvy illustrations and slightly subversive tales told in rhyme. This was illustrator/author Peter Newell. Originally published in 1912, The Rocket Book remains as profoundly enjoyable and incredibly popular as ever. This classic work will delight readers of all ages with the story of how a rocket launched from the basement floor of an apartment building and how it interrupts the day. Peter Newell (1862-1924) began his career as an artist drawing portraits, using crayons as his medium. In his fantastic humor, many believe, is the first appearance of the gentle humor of the absurd which The New Yorker has subsequently developed to such a high level., "When Fritz, the Janitor's bad kid, Went snooping in the basement, He found a rock snugly hid Beneath the window casement. He struck a match with one fell swoop; Then, on the concrete kneeling, he lit the rocket and--she--oop! It shot up through the ceiling." Long before Richard Scarry or Dr. Seuss, an American artist delighted a generation of children and their parents with hilarious, topsy-turvy illustrations and slightly subversive tales told in rhyme. This was illustrator/author Peter Newell. Originally published in 1912, The Rocket Book remains as profoundly enjoyable and incredibly popular as ever. This classic work will delight readers of all ages with the story of how a rocket launched from the basement floor of an apartment building and how it interrupts the day. Peter Newell (1862-1924) began his career as an artist drawing portraits, using crayons as his medium. In his fantastic humor, many believe, is the first appearance of the gentle humor of the absurd which The New Yorker has subsequently developed to such a high level.

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  • Love his books!

    I had these when I was young. Now I read them to the grandkids. You might have to explain some of the words, since they are no longer used.

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