5 Little Dwarf Planets - K. J. Field - Bog

A playful, science-packed introduction to Pluto and the dwarf planets told in sweet rhyming couplets. Introduce the solar system's five dwarf planets to children ages 3-8 with this fun planetary tale that proves small planets can shine just as bright as big ones!

In the dark, cold depths of space
five dwarf planets find their place.
Five small planets make their mark
lending light beams to the dark.
Our solar system has amazing planets! But the smallest among them hold scientific wonders we are only just beginning to understand. This is THEIR story. Introduce your child to the delightful little worlds we call "dwarf planets" with this science-filled tale told in rhyming verse that celebrates the wondrous diversity of our solar system and the surprising power in being small.

Makemake blushing red
Rounds the Sun full speed ahead.
Ninety-million miles to go
No such thing as "take it slow."
A rhyming storyline and playful watercolor illustrations of Pluto and his dwarf planet friends Haumea, Ceres, Makemake, and Eris will inspire any young child who's ever dreamed of space. Bonus science facts on each page provide context for the rhymes, as well as additional information. Children are sure to come away from the story counting the loveable dwarf planets as newfound friends and wanting to learn more about our incredible universe. Ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age children up to age 8 who love outer space!
This dwarf-planet picture book for kids features:
¿ Vibrant, joyful watercolor illustrations that bring space concepts alive
¿ Playful rhymes & storyline that introduce the five dwarf planets and their special features
¿ Bonus science facts on every page that provide context for the rhymes and additional information
¿ Plenty of astronomy expressed in simple ways children can understand
¿ Sweet message about the ability of small planets to shine just as bright as big ones
Little Pluto rose to fame
By not doing things the same:
Heart that spans a thousand miles
Brightening space and human smiles
Expand your child's knowledge of the solar system with this fun-filled focus on the little planets that populate our solar system!