Rocket Red: A Little Ant with a Big Dream

by Cheryl Daveiga, Remesh Ram (Illustrator), Dave Gibson

Overview

Rocket Red is a small guitar-playing ant with a big dream... AND a big problem.

Join Rocket Red's journey in this funny, punny, action-packed tale of determination, friendship, teamwork, and the power of music.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781736395158
Publisher:	Waterhole Productions LLC
Publication date:	11/09/2021
Series:	Biff Bam Booza
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

"A story that young readers will enjoy time and time again. Highly recommended." - Readers' Favorite 5 stars

"...DaVeiga's and Gibson's puns steal the show..." - Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2022-08-11
A rocker ant gets his chance to shine—and bring his music beyond the colony—in this insect-centered picture book about following a dream.

Red and the Lucky Bug Band dream of being famous, but Red’s mom, Queenie, doesn’t think their music will help the colony. “Mom, can’t you see how music feeds my heart and soul?” Red pleads. Queenie, more concerned with literal food, sends Red off to help haul a dropped burger. Before Red can reach it, though, he’s nearly stepped on! Even after Red makes his voice heard, the human dismisses him as just an ant—until the man spies Red’s guitar. With the help of his band and his friends to increase his volume, Red shares his music with the humans, and they pledge to invite the ants to future gatherings. The familiar plot structure mirrors other tales of misunderstood dreamers; e.g., Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who (1954). DaVeiga and Gibson’s puns steal the show, including Red’s favorite band, the Beetles, who play the song “Help!” Ram’s cartoon illustrations set a playful tone, giving the insects long hair to reflect their rocker sensibilities. The choice to give the human’s shoes eyes and a face as well is odd but doesn’t interfere with the story. Endnotes provide ant facts.

A charming, easy tale about making yourself heard.

Kirkus Reviews