Rocko's Big Launch

Winner - Writer's Digest 22nd Annual Self-Published Book Award, Children's Picture Book Category

Rocko has one big dream: to build a rocket and launch it into the sky. But before he can reach the stars, he has to face setbacks, self-doubt, and the hard work it takes to never give up.

Rocko's Big Launch is an inspirational picture book for children ages 4-8 that weaves early STEM concepts with powerful social-emotional learning (SEL) themes - resilience, persistence, and believing in yourself even when things go wrong.

Parents and teachers love it because:

• It sparks curiosity about rockets, space, and science in young readers
• The SEL themes open conversations about perseverance and self-belief
• An illustrated glossary introduces vocabulary in a visual, memorable way
• Vibrant, detailed illustrations by artist Rock Jackson hold every child's attention
• Short enough for classroom read-alouds, rich enough for bedtime conversation

"This book is a new classic." - Melissa B., Verified Purchaser

"I read it to my students and they asked me to read it again and again!" - Verified Teacher Review

Created by educators Yolande and Rock Jackson, Rocko Rocket is a brand built around one belief: that every child deserves a story that tells them the sky is not the limit - it's just the beginning.

Perfect for: Classroom read-alouds · Bedtime reading · STEM learning at home · School and public library collections · Gifts for ages 4-8

We envision a future where most children have a good understanding of the basics of astronomy, astrophysics and their place in the cosmos.Most of all, we want to use our character to make science more accessible and fun and promote the message that the our perception of limits can be surpassed through creativity, persistence and imagination.

-Yolande & Rock