The Rocketship Bookshop

26/05/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming Jez from First Coding back to the shop for two summer coding workshops on 10th & 17th August. Aimed at children aged between 8 and 11, in this workshop children will learn how to build a “Collect Them All” game in Scratch. No prior experience is necessary.

Tickets are £5 and spaces are very limited, so booking is essential.

More info on the events and ticket link can be found here -

10th August - https://rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/event/childrens-summer-coding-workshop-with-first-coding-10th-august/

17th August - https://rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/event/childrens-summer-coding-workshop-with-first-coding-17th-august/

23/05/2026

We’ve been looking forward to getting our hands on this one! Ahab and The White Whale by and translated by Chloe Garcia Roberts, published by . Astro is the Rocketship’s favourite book and expectations were very high for Ahab and The White Whale, we’re happy to say that is a truly beautiful book and we can’t wait to recommend it to our customers. It’s available online and in store today

21/05/2026

Very happy to see the stunning ’Pandora and The Story Forge’ arrive in paperback. Pick up your copy from us in store or online. It really is a work of art and would be a vital addition to all school libraries and classrooms, as well as a beautiful book to share at bedtime.
Written by illustrated by and published by

21/05/2026

We’re big fans of Jenny here at The Rocketship, so we’re really looking forward to this event, and are delighted to have been asked to sell the books. It’s going to be a lot of fun!

We are really excited about Jenny Pearson visiting Salisbury Library on the 6th of June! Come and find out about the best dog in the world (according to Jenny), take part in a Super Miraculous Quiz, and witness a world record attempt involving socks!

The fun starts at 2:30pm and places are limited - book via the QR code below, or in person at Salisbury Library.

There will also be an opportunity for those attending to buy copies of Jenny's books!

19/05/2026

Some beautiful new books have arrived!

14/05/2026

Meet the author: Jenny Pearson at Salisbury Library, Saturday 6th June, 2:30pm.
Join best-selling and award-winning author Jenny Pearson, who grew up in Salisbury, to find out where she gets her ideas from and how to find inspiration to write books of your own! Winner of the Lollies (Laugh Out Loud Book Awards), her event will include such things as a Super Miraculous Quiz, a look at some amazing oldies, the best dog in the world (according to Jenny), and a sock-based world record attempt!

Book your place through Salisbury Library, or online - tickets are free, and and only apply to children attending - parents/guardians do not need to book a space.

06/05/2026

A brilliant new book for younger readers looking for lots of laughs and a world full of friendship and imagination! Jolly Monster Town: The Party Pickle by is here at the Rocketship, and if you’re very quick, we’ve got a limited number of stands and stickers to give away with each purchase.