Rocket Ship, Solo Trip

Rocket Ship, Solo Trip (The Rocket Ship Series) is a delightful rhyming picture book about a young rocket embarking on her first solo mission into space. With encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket launches to place a satellite into orbit and explore the beauty of the unknown. Along the way, she experiences excitement, nervousness, and self-doubt—feelings that mirror the “first-time jitters” children often face. As Rocket learns to trust herself and complete her mission, the story celebrates courage, independence, and the reassurance that support from loved ones is always close by.

Written by Chiara Colombi and illustrated by Scott Magoon, the book combines playful storytelling with expressive artwork. Colombi’s rhyming narrative encourages young readers to embrace new experiences, while Magoon—known for illustrating many acclaimed children’s books—brings the adventurous rocket and her journey through space vividly to life.