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Mars' First Friends - by Susanna Leonard Hill (Hardcover)

Mars' First Friends - by  Susanna Leonard Hill (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Mars is lonely--his father, the sun, denies him a pet and his sibling planets will not play with him--but when rovers Spirit and Opportunity arrive from Earth, he finally has playmates. Includes facts about the solar system, Mars, and the Mars rovers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>From the creators of <em>New York Times</em> bestseller <em>Moon's First Friends</em> comes a new, heartwarming story about the little red planet who just wants a pet! One of this year's best Mars books for kids!</strong></p><p>In a solar system full of planets, Mars feels all alone. All Mars wants is someone to play with, but all of the planets are just too busy. Mars can't help but wonder...will he ever get a playmate? Until one day, Earth sends her little brother Mars his first friends: the rovers Spirit and Opportunity!</p><p>Learn about Mars' rovers through this universal story about man's--and Mars'--best friends--our beloved pets! With its charming prose and beautiful illustrations, this sweet solar system book is the perfect book for little adventurers searching for more books on pets and space books for kids.</p><strong>Why readers love <em>Mars' First Friends</em>: </strong><li>An educational and heartwarming story about Mars' rovers told from the unique perspective of Mars itself!</li><li>Educational back matter includes out-of-this world facts about the solar system, Mars, and his real-life pets--NASA's rovers</li><li>A sweet introduction to the solar system family makes this a great family read aloud perfect for bedtime</li><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A warm invitation to visitors wheeled or in boots: 'Come on over, rovers!" - <strong><em> Kirkus Reviews</em></strong><br><br>"Entertaining... Bright, cheerful art echoes the lively text, depicting the rovers' mission somewhat fancifully from Mars' perspective." - <strong><em> Booklist</em></strong><br>

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