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Our Solar System! A Stellar Neighborhood

Our Solar System! A Stellar Neighborhood

by: Stacy McAnultyillustrated by: Stevie Lewis

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Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own Solar System, guided by space-travelin’ buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids, and comets . . .

With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Comet in this next celestial “autobiography” in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to the other books in this series, like Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

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Venus! Fierce And Fabulous

Venus! Fierce And Fabulous

by: Stacy McAnultyillustrated by: Stevie Lewis

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Get ready to be utterly charmed as Venus herself spills all her secrets of the solar system in this witty and wonderfully informative picture book. Discover what makes Venus truly unique: from her intensely hot and, yes, a little stinky atmosphere, to her breathtaking, shimmering brilliance in the night sky. Unlike the other planets, Venus dances to her own rhythm – no moons, no rings, and a spin that’s all her own!

With its irresistible blend of humor, kid-friendly facts, and stunning illustrations, VENUS! is an out-of-this-world addition to any bookshelf, sparking curiosity and a love for space in young readers. Get ready to fall in love with the sassiest star in our solar system!

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Pluto! Not a Planet? Not a Problem!

Pluto! Not a Planet? Not a Problem!

by: Stacy McAnultyillustrated by: Stevie Lewis

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Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it’s Pluto’s turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself.

With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Pluto in this next celestial “autobiography” in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

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Our Planet! There’s No Place Like Earth

Our Planet! There’s No Place Like Earth

by: Stacy McAnultyillustrated by: David Litchfield

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Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth’s climate change into the fast lane, and she need your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let’s save Earth together!

With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Earth in this next celestial “autobiography” in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible picture book.

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Mars! Earthlings Welcome
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Mars! Earthlings Welcome

by: Stacy McAnultyillustrated by: Stevie Lewis

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“Hello, inhabitants of Earth! I’m Mars! Come visit me!”

Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they’re close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common—clouds, mountains, polar ice caps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano in the whole solar system. He’s, well, marvelous. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Mars in this next celestial “autobiography” in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible picture book.

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Ocean! Waves For All
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Ocean! Waves For All

by: Stacy McAnulty illustrated by: David Litchfield

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“Dude. I am Ocean.”

Dude. Ocean is incredible. Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern—it’s all excellent Ocean! Not part of any nation, his waves are for all. And under those waves, man, he holds so many secrets. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Ocean in this next “autobiography” in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by David Litchfield, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years; Sun! One in a Billion; and Moon! Earth’s Best Friend.

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"A pleasant dive into deep waters."
— Kirkus Reviews
"An engaging introduction to the ocean that children will enjoy looking through more than once."
— School Library Journal
Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

by: Stacy McAnultyillustrated by: David Litchfield

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“Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome.”

Prepare to learn all about Earth from the point-of-view of Earth herself! In this funny yet informative book, filled to the brim with kid-friendly facts, readers will discover key moments in Earth’s life, from her childhood more than four billion years ago, all the way up to present day. Beloved children’s book author Stacy McAnulty helps Earth tell her story, and award-winning illustrator David Litchfield brings the words to life. The book includes back matter with even more interesting tidbits.

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★ "Terrifically entertaining.“
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A humorous approach to planetary facts for the elementary grades"
— School Library Journal
Sun! One in a Billion
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Sun! One in a Billion

by: Stacy McAnultyillustrated by: Stevie Lewis

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“Hi, I’m Sun! I’m the center of our solar system!”

Meet Sun: He’s a star! And not just any star—he’s one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Sun in this next celestial “autobiography.” Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully illustrated, Sun! One in a Billion is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years.

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A Bank Street College Center for Children’s Literature Best Book of the Year, starred for Outstanding Merit
Moon! Earth’s Best Friend
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Moon! Earth’s Best Friend

by: Stacy McAnultyillustrated by: Stevie Lewis

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“Look Up! It’s me. Moon! I’m Earth’s best friend.”

Meet Moon! She’s more than just a rock—she’s Earth’s rock, the best friend that Earth can always count on. And Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she’s always facing Earth with the same side!); these two will stick together forever. With her signature humorous and fact-filled storytelling, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial “autobiography” in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, Moon! is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

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"Perfect for children—and grown-ups—who have questions about the greater universe."
— Booklist
"McAnulty conveys complex concepts in a gentle, clear manner that provides readers with a solid foundation for learning more about the galaxy."
— Publishers Weekly
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