"This book is very nicely done. I like that It’s a board book, so it’s very sturdy. The artwork its wonderful, kind of a retro feel. I love how the last rocket is the old truck. This is a great book for boys!" — Song Berries" — Song Berries
"Bob Logan is a genius illustrator...Logan uses gorgeous, full page illustrations to tell a simple tale of a man who decides to take a rocket trip with his dog. ...children could spend HOURS pouring over the pictures. They are highly detailed, creative and illicit great imagination in your kids." — Mom on the Random" — Mom on the Random
"Logan has an original animation style that definitely captures the attention of all ages... Rocket Town is going to be a favorite at our house for quite awhile, and I'd definitely recommend it for other toddlers who want to blast off for some fun." — Two Kids and a Coupon" — Two Kids and a Coupon
"...a blast for children ages 1 – 5... Simple text and retro-pop illustrations make the journey one kids (and parents) will want to take again and again." — Pasadena Star News" — Pasadena Star News
"We absolutely loved this quick read. The illustrations were amazing and eye appealing... The bright and bold colors used on each page and the fine detail of each rocket ship captured our attention while reading the story. I will definitely be picking up Bob Logan's other books." — Inspired by Savannah" — Inspired by Savannah
"...my four year old LOVES it! It is an easy to read board book that offers vibrant colors on every page. This is a great book for a beginner reader. As my four year old has been expressing interest in learning to read we turn to this book often!" — As They Grow Up" — As They Grow Up
"From the day it arrived we have read it no less than twice a day and I think on the first day it was closer to a dozen times. Logan is a story artist for Dreamworks and his amazing work is showcased in this little book that tells a big story... This book is a masterpiece for boys in my opinion, and probably girls too! It’s not too long and not too short and each page has just a few words to go with the colorful retro illustrations." — An Island Life" — An Island Life
"This is a very easy read book. As a matter of fact, my 5 year old son, who is in Pre-K and does not yet know how to read, has actually learned to read this book himself! I was so very proud of him, and now he is reading the book to his younger brothers, almost daily! The pages of this book are so alive and colorful! They are exciting and would make any little boys eyes light up and heart fill with excitement!" — Raising My 5 Sons" — Raising My 5 Sons
"This board book is said to be for babies and preschoolers. My two year old and four year old fit the bill, and they enjoyed the book. However, I found this to be a great book for my first grader to read." — My OKC Mommy" — My OKC Mommy
"Readers ought to have a blast. Ages 1–up. (Apr.)" — Publishers Weekly" — Publishers Weekly
"Logan's board book belongs in a book galaxy all its own. With enthralling art and simple text it's very appealing to toddlers (especially rocket-crazed toddlers like my own), but due to the complexity of the illustrations and flashy rocket theme, older kids will find themselves drawn into the details. Blast off to your nearest book store and pick this one up to liven up your young child's board book collection!" Brimful Curiosities" — Brimful Curiosities
"Filled with captivating, colorful images... It's an out-of-this-world adventure... While the book is geared toward readers between the ages of 1 and 5, I found this selection to be entertaining for adults, too – so much so that I'm tempted to keep "Rocket Town" for myself." — OC Family, Inland Empire Family" — OC Family
"I have girls, no boys, but they sure can hang with the boys! In fact one of mine has a favorite "rocket" at the playground she loves to play in. So, how perfect to read her a book about rockets. This book is really simple as far as words - your basic rocket book with a countdown at the ends. The pictures are so fun to look at - my girls love to look at all of the rockets and townspeople - and the dog of course. And the favorite thing to do is pick a rocket and do the countdown..." — Retail Therapy" — Retail Therapy
"... ideal for a little boy and makes a great gift for any occasion. I still prefer board books at this age since boys tend to be a little destructive!" — Mom Files" — Mom Files
"If your child loves to use their imagination (what child doesn't?) than this book will sure entertain everyone who opens it up!" — Life with the Stevens" — Life With The Stevens
"...fun and easy to read! It's filled with delightful rockets of all sizes and shapes and easy to read story lines and yes you can shout 'BLAST OFF!!" at the end!" — Jamerican Spice " — Jamerican Spice
"This is an adorable board book. My boys and I love the illustrations as they are bright, funky and very kid-friendly. Whether you have a child who likes rockets or not, this is a really cute book and one I recommend!" — Mom and More" — Mom and More
" Rocket Town by Bob Logan is one of their favorites and they know all of the words by heart. The illustrations are "out of this world" with all sorts of different rockets including a police rocket, an ice cream rocket, and my kids favorite, the stinky onion rocket. Some are slow, some are fast, some are big and some are small but all of the rockets in Rocket Town are fun and interesting to my kids." — Mommies With Cents" — Mommies With Cents
"...both fun and engaging! I know that I will be reading this with my youngest daughter over and over!" — Dad of Divas" — Dad of Divas
"We enjoyed reading this board book – it is very colorful and certainly features a lot of rockets...I liked that I could tell the story based on the pictures and invite kids to imagine what happens on the next street of the rocket town." — My Busy Children" — My Busy Children
"Just when I think there is nothing new under the sun in preschool literature, I find the best book in the world for 1 to 5 year olds who love things that go "vroom"." — Mom Most Traveled" — Mom Most Traveled
"My Grandson will love the cardboard book 'Rocket Town'...perfect..." — Crazed Mind" — Crazed Mind
"I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! While I have seen plenty of gorgeous artwork in the board book format when traditional picture books are reissued as such, I have never seen such amazing illustrations created especially for this form. In Rocket Town it all fits together perfectly. Then there is the perfectly pertinent subject matter of the book to consider. As a parent of two, I can attest to the inherent love of rocket ships that boys, on the whole, seem to have. My youngest son learned to count backwards from ten to one before he learned to count from one to ten. And, as a bookseller, I can tell you that there are almost NO BOOKS ABOUT ROCKET SHIPS on the shelves, making Rocket Town all the more special." — Books4YourKids" — books4yourkids
"We love looking at the wild and inventive rocket designs... This is such a quirky, fun, creative book. The illustrations are so engaging, it has worked like a charm. My three-year-old gives it two thumbs up, and so do I!" — Everead" — Everead
"Rocket Town certainly gets a young child's imagination going. There are so many things to look at on each page and the illustrations are very interesting and unique. I really like how the text is written with some words written in different font or colour (e.g. fast/slow, up/down) for emphasis. This helps early literacy skills develop!" — Multi-Testing Mommy" — Multi-testing Mommy
"Grab a kid and grab a seat!!! You are in for the ride of your life! I would say that this is a great book for houses with boys.. but, quite honestly... This is a great book! Boys and Girls! and Rocket Lovers of all ages!!! The illustration is amazing! The colors! The rockets make me secretly wish we had one to at least play in!" — Jumpin Beans" — Jumpin Beans
"...great book...Callan enjoyed it and we looked at it for quite a long time." — Hanging Off The Wire" — Hanging Off The Wire
"What if rockets dominated an entire town and every other mode of transportation were converted into a spaceship version of its former self? That is the premise of this richly illustrated offering... In this graphical feast for the eyes, filled with dark concentrated colors and abundant geometric shapes...the protagonist makes his own purchase, leading to the inevitable "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF!" Reminiscent of Donald Crews’s vehicle books (HarperCollins), this board book will appeal to young transportation buffs." –Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT" — School Library Journal
PreS-K—What if rockets dominated an entire town and every other mode of transportation were converted into a spaceship version of its former self? That is the premise of this richly illustrated offering. With helmet in hand and accompanied by his dog, a man drives his pickup truck from a rural setting to a place where fast-food joints, school buses, unicycles, and fire trucks have all turned into rocket ships, alongside an array of other ships whose origins are less apparent, like Chopper, Guzzler, and the green Stinky Onion. In this graphical feast for the eyes, filled with dark concentrated colors and abundant geometric shapes, Logan does not so much tell a story as state that each invention is either big, small, fast, slow, or moving up or down. At Rocket Ray's Pre-Owned Rockets, the protagonist makes his own purchase, leading to the inevitable "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF!" Reminiscent of Donald Crews's vehicle books (HarperCollins), this board book will appeal to young transportation buffs.—Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT
With Jetsonian flair, this journey to futuristic Rocket Town sends opposites pairings right out of this world.
A lone gentleman putters his car into the city, accompanied by his ear-waggling dog. He travels past an impressive assortment of rockets with every classification imaginable. The darkening range of colors—rustic reds to somber lavender grays—indicate their specified purposes. Signage includes "Just Married," "the Guzzler" and "Phil's Tow Service" to build the visual narrative. Clear language highlights interconnected, antithetical relationships with the crisp turn of the page ("These rockets go fast! / These rockets go slow"). There's quite a lot of whimsy in the rockets (among the rockets that are not "useful" is one called "The Stinky Onion"). Typographic nuances build excitement until the man's whopping purchase sends him spiraling into the skies. His simple declaration sums up his experience: "This one is mine." Tightly woven phrases suit this smaller format, though the bustling backdrop would soar even higher with more room to stretch its wings.
This retro cityscape providessome stunning scenes to explore, though its graphic busyness suits it to older toddlers and preschoolers. (Board book. 2-4)
