Chase It, Rocket!: Win or Lose - We Learn

How do you act when you WIN? - How do you act when you LOSE?

Rocket, the English Springer Spaniel and his buddy, Mike, enter Quincy Park for their daily work and play time. Then ... the story is interrupted with BREAKING NEWS!

It's Chip Twigger from WNUT News with a special announcement from Zinger, the leader of the Quincy Park Squirrels. Zinger is outraged at the way Rocket chases the Park squirrels! Since Rocket caught him in the last story, You Can Do It, Rocket! Persistence Pays Off, his friends all call him Pokey. He's MAD, and he has a PLAN to settle the score! Uh, oh! Better watch out, Rocket!

Chase It, Rocket! Win or Lose - We Learn is the second book in the Rocket Stories series. Written from Rocket's point of view, the book offers opportunities for some deep discussion about sportsmanship and accountability. Colorful and humorous illustrations help bring this series to life!

MIKE KESTERKE, is a former Michigan elementary school teacher (13 years) and school principal (20 years). After retiring from the public school system, Mike served as an adjunct professor of Education for Grand Rapids Community College and later as the Executive Director of Head Start for Ottawa County. In addition, he worked as a student teacher supervisor on behalf of Northern Michigan University. His experience working with students encompasses the entire spectrum of learners, pre-K through college.Mike earned his Bachelors Degree from Grand Valley State University, and Masters Degree in Education from Michigan State University. He received his Educational Leadership endorsement from Western Michigan University.Mike lives in Holland, MI, and is the father of two adult children: Kim from Marietta, GA, and Dan from Adrian, MI. Ian, Rowan, and Sophia are his grandchildren and they refer to him as "Grandpa Mike." Mike enjoys all sports and is an avid college football fan. He loves to play golf, enjoys music, and plays guitar.Mike's "free advice" to parents and grandparents, "Please read to the kids when they're young! Just 20-30 minutes per day can have a profound, positive impact on their overall academic progress."