"First time jitters? That's okay. Find one small step to lead the way." Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words of encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket sparks ignition and blasts off to discover all the beauty of outer space. But when it's time for reentry, she wonders if she can do it alone. With Ground Control's parting words in mind, Rocket trusts that she knows exactly what to do ... With delightful rhyming stanzas, and pictures by NYT bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon, 'Rocket Ship, Solo Trip' explores all the complicated emotions of big firsts and reminds readers that no matter how far they go, the ones they love are always close by.