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Rocket Saves the Day

Rocket Saves the Day

G 2023 · 45 min · ★ 7.0 · Animation, Adventure

Rocket Saves the Day is a preschooler feature based on the New York Times bestselling Rocket book series created by Tad Hills and published by Random House Children’s Books. The movie is billed as a “hero’s journey in which an enthusiastic young pup, Rocket, and his new best friend, Little Yellow Bird, embark on a quest to save their town through the power of reading.” Throughout their journey, Rocket and his friends learn how to put letters and sounds together to make words – the building blocks of reading.

Directed by Amanda Strong · Written by Rachel Lipman

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