8 Little Planets

An exciting introduction to the solar system from Chris Ferrie, #1 science book writer for children, and creator of the Baby University seriesA delightfully fun, fact-filled planetary tale from the creator of the Baby University series!Travel around the solar system and celebrate what makes each planet unique! From Neptune to Mercury and all the planets in between, each one is different and each one is happy to be what they are.Old slow Neptune looks a bit behind.Orbiting the Sun takes an awful long time.But the 8th little planet doesn't need to worry.It spins on its axis in a really big hurry!Vibrant, joyful art, playful verse, and a fun die-cut shape are sure to have astronomers of all ages celebrating their own uniqueness while they party with the planets.

CHRIS FERRIE is an award-winning physicist and is the senior lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in Applied Mathematics, BMath in Mathematical Physics and a PhD in Applied Mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children. He believes it is never too early to introduce small children to big ideas.

Age range 3 to 6 8 little planets with the sun at the center,each one wishing it were a little bit better... Old slow Neptune felt he was behind.165 years to circle the sun is an awful long time.But the 8th little planet didn't need to worry.It spins on its axis in a really big hurry! To the tune of "Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" comes a new bedtime story from bestselling author Chris Ferrie that's sure to get little ones excited about the solar system while learning new facts about each planet!

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