Moving to Mars

By Stef Wade, Erin Taylor (Illustrator)

Mars craves solitude but discovers loneliness. Can space friends fill the void?

4.3/5 Goodreads · 104 ratings

32 pages· 877 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Mars enjoys solitude until unexpected visitors disrupt his peace. When they leave, Mars feels the sting of loneliness and reaches out to his cosmic companions, including Earth, for comfort. As he navigates this new social landscape, Mars wonders if he might be a 'people planet' after all. This charming tale blends humor with fascinating facts about the solar system, inviting young readers to explore themes of friendship and self-discovery. Will Mars find the balance between solitude and companionship in the vastness of space?

From the publisher

A hilarious picture book about our solar system’s most buzz-worthy planet: Mars! Mars likes peace and quiet and is not happy when unexpected visitors start showing up. But when they leave, Mars realizes being alone isn’t all that great. Mars reaches out to his space friends–including his best bud, Earth–for comfort and help. Maybe Mars is a people planet after all! In the follow-up to her critically acclaimed picture book A Place for Pluto, author Stef Wade interweaves friendship and humor while seamlessly integrating tidbits about our solar system. An out-of-this-world gift for your littlest space explorers! Moving to Mars: - Includes nonfiction back matter with attention-grabbing facts about the Red Planet. - Demonstrates important social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, such as self-awareness, relationship skills, and social awareness. - Satisfies fans of A Place for Pluto and all young space enthusiasts.

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