Rocket-Bye and Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? | Book Spotlight

The Children’s Book Review | July 23, 2016

Two of our all-time favorite indie books from 2016! Rocket-Bye and Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?, written by award-winning author Carole P. Roman and illustrated by Mateya Arkova.

Age Range: 3-7

Rocket-Bye

Carole P. Roman travels to the stars, orbiting the moon and rocketing past planets in this adorable journey to the far reaches of the galaxy. A beautiful bedtime poem, this verse is sure to delight any child before they go to sleep.

Ages 3-7 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2016 | 978-1530243372

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Praise

“Just as the text and illustrations gently curve and sweep across the pages, so do the calming and effortless rhymes in what could be Carole P. Roman’s finest book yet. “—The Children’s Book Review

Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?

Written by Carole P. Roman

Illustrated by Mateya Arkova

Two little girls pepper their father with questions about whether or not they can be a profession and still be a princess. Motivated by her granddaughter’s fascination with all things ‘princess,’ Carole P. Roman penned this adorable poem celebrating all the wonderful possibilities waiting ahead for them.

Ages 3-7 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2016 | 978-1530243372

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Praise

“Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? is an important must-read for both girls and boys.”—The Children’s Book Review

About Carole P. Roman

Carole P. Roman is the award winning author of the nonfiction series of children’s books, If You Were Me and Lived in … . The first title in the collection, If You Were Me and Lived in…Mexico, won the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children’s Nonfiction in 2012. If You Were Me and Lived in…Russia and If You Were Me and Lived in…France were finalists in the Indie Fab Foreword Review Book of the Year. Norway and South Korea have also been named as Book of the Year with Rebecca’s Reads and Children’s Reader’s View Book of the Year. Roman has also found success with her Captain No Beard children’s books. Her debut, Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life, was named a Kirkus Best of 2012, received a Star of Exceptional Merit, and won the Pinnacle Award in 2012. Roman lives on Long Island with her husband and very near her children.

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26 Comments

REBECCA STEPHEN on July 23, 2016 7:15 am

Can a Princess Be A Firefighter would be a great gift for my granddaughter

Cherie Ballog on July 23, 2016 11:41 am

They both look like fun books!

Renee Alam on July 23, 2016 2:15 pm

Rocket-bye since I have a little boy.

Debbie Warila on July 23, 2016 5:39 pm

They both look delightful, but I think I’ll go with “Rocket-Bye” for my great-nephews.

Raymond Stone on July 24, 2016 4:40 am

Both! In it to WIN it! Thank You!

Penni on July 24, 2016 4:05 pm

My daughter and I are most excited about Can a Princess Be a Firefighter – and we know the answer is “Yes!”!!

Nancy Burgess on July 24, 2016 4:10 pm

The can a Princess be a Firefighter because right now my grandaughter is into Princesses. But both books would be enjoyed.

Anne on July 24, 2016 5:02 pm

Rocket Bye would be wonderful for my grandsons.

Lori R on July 24, 2016 6:00 pm

I am excited about both books! They sound great!

Susan Hartman on July 24, 2016 6:07 pm

Rough choice. My granddaughter loves anything princess. My grandson loves space and rocketships. I love both!

Renee Rousseau on July 24, 2016 8:31 pm

I am most excited about a Princess Be a Firefighter. I think the more girls and boys are exposed to all choices the better.

Laura Hartman on July 25, 2016 6:46 am

Thank you for the opportunity to win – my 4 year old cousin wants to be a firefighter when she grows up 🙂

Stephanie H. on July 25, 2016 8:00 am

I am most excited by the book ‘Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?’.

vivian s on July 25, 2016 7:02 pm

Excited about the book “Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?”

Patty wright on July 25, 2016 8:50 pm

Can a princess be a firefighter. For my grandaughter

Nancy Jachcik on July 25, 2016 9:16 pm

Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? because the granddaughters papa is a firefighter!

Diane Richards on July 25, 2016 10:59 pm

Both look like awesome books. My niece is really into rockets, so Rocket-bye would be my choice 🙂

LeAnn Harbert on July 26, 2016 11:10 pm

I want Can a princess be a firefighter for my granddaughter.

Julie Waldron on July 27, 2016 7:16 am

I’m most excited about Rocket-bye.

Cindy Vincent on July 29, 2016 7:09 pm

Can a Princess be a Firefighter

Carol L on July 30, 2016 6:52 am

Rocket-buy. My grandsons would enjoy it.
Carol L

Sandra Watts on July 30, 2016 7:38 am

I can not choose. I would be equally excited for either of these books. I have grand son and grand daughters that would also love them. Thank you for the chance.

Melinda Gorman on July 30, 2016 10:40 am

I am most excited Rocket-Bye for my Grandson

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sherry butcher on August 2, 2016 9:04 pm

I most excited by Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? for my great grand daughter.

kim belcheff on August 3, 2016 5:54 am

They both sound great! I am most excited about Rocket-Bye for my son.