The Remarkable Rocket
Quick Answer
A firework rocket is convinced he is the star of a royal celebration. But his pride makes him ‘too sensitive’ and too damp, so he explodes later with no audience—still sure he was magnificent.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Best for older kids who enjoy witty irony. The story stays light and ends without danger, leaving a gentle lesson about humility and real confidence.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
9-11 years
READING TIME
16 min
Story Synopsis
A Prince is about to marry a Princess from far away, and the court prepares a grand fireworks display. Among the rockets and Roman candles is one especially talkative firework: the Remarkable Rocket. He believes the evening belongs to him. He takes every remark as a compliment, looks down on the other fireworks, and insists he has the noblest spirit and the most delicate feelings. He even cries with emotion—so much that he becomes damp. When the celebration begins, the other fireworks are lit and sparkle beautifully. The Remarkable Rocket, too wet to burn, is left behind. Later he is discarded, still bragging. Two boys finally light him on a fire, and he shoots up and explodes magnificently—while no one is watching. The humor lands softly: pride can make you miss the moment that matters.
Story Excerpt
Once upon a time a Prince was to marry a Princess from a faraway land She arrived in a golden sledge shaped like a swan drawn by six reindeer and she was as pale and lovely as a winter rose When the Prince saw her he knelt and kissed her hand and the little Princess blushed so prettily that everyone said she had turned from a white rose into a red one The wedding was magnificent The bride and bridegroom walked beneath a purple velvet canopy sewn with pearls and at the banquet they drank from a crystal cup that stayed clear only for those who truly loved each other When the cup sparkled bright the whole court cheered That night there was to be a grand display of fireworks at midnight for the Princess had never seen fireworks before At the end of the royal garden the fireworks waited on their stand and while they waited they began to talk among themselves A little Squib admired the yellow tulips A Roman Candle spoke of how enormous the world was A Catherine Wheel sighed about romance being gone from the world repeating it over and over as if saying something enough times could make it true Then came a sharp dry cough Everyone turned to look At the end of a long stick stood a tall Rocket looking down his nose at all of them He always coughed before speaking just to make sure everyone…
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In One Glance
During a royal wedding, a proud firework called the Remarkable Rocket believes he is the most important part of the show. He cries from emotion and becomes damp, so he cannot be lit during the celebration. Later he is discarded and still brags. Two boys burn him on a fire, and he finally launches and explodes while no one watches. The story humorously warns about arrogance.
Frequently Asked Questions
A proud rocket misses the royal show, then explodes later without an audience—still convinced he was a success.
Ages 9–11.
About 10–14 minutes.
Yes for older kids—it’s witty and not frightening.
No—fireworks are described playfully, without danger.