In Our Solar System
Published on 22. May 2025
Book
Hardback
24 pages
978-1-64170-886-9 (ISBN)
Description
A stunning picture book for space lovers with poetic text by author Jenny Sundstedt and fun facts about each planet
In our solar system,
On the fiery hot sun
Burned a mother solar flare
And her little flare, one.
"Sizzle," said the mother.
"I sizzle," said the one.
So they sizzled and they popped
On the fiery, hot sun.
Based on the poem "Over in the Meadow," this galactic counting book guides readers from the sun all the way to the far reaches of our solar system with adorably anthropomorphized planets by illustrator Susanna Covelli. Parents or older readers will love the added fun facts on each page for even more information about the different celestial bodies, their moons, and their orbits.
In our solar system,
On the fiery hot sun
Burned a mother solar flare
And her little flare, one.
"Sizzle," said the mother.
"I sizzle," said the one.
So they sizzled and they popped
On the fiery, hot sun.
Based on the poem "Over in the Meadow," this galactic counting book guides readers from the sun all the way to the far reaches of our solar system with adorably anthropomorphized planets by illustrator Susanna Covelli. Parents or older readers will love the added fun facts on each page for even more information about the different celestial bodies, their moons, and their orbits.
Reviews / Votes
"This cosmic counting book is an inviting introduction to the solar system. Covering the sun and each of the nine planets-Pluto included-the book anthropomorphizes various elements of outer space as it walks children through numbers one through ten: Jupiter's mother storm is encircled by six smiling little storms; a father crater and two little craters stretch their arms and yawn on Mercury. The illustrations captivate with bright colors against the inky blue of starlit space." -- Danielle Ballantyne * Forward Reviews * "What are the elements of the solar system? This text introduces the solar system, with readers learning about the sun and each of the planets (including Pluto). The author has skillfully paired a poetic text with fun facts about each planet to inform readers with details about the solar system. Adults should be mindful of a few details before engaging readers with the text. First, the counting within the text is minimum and not the major component of the text. It is subtly embedded within each poem. Second, the text is recommended for younger elementary, but the information about the planets is quite complex and beyond what many of these readers might be able to make meaning from. Third, the text treats each element of the solar system with humanlike characteristics such as making them parents. This might be difficult for young children to understand. The illustrations are quite dynamic, featuring many bright colors paired with dark backgrounds. Additional elements, such as the Mars rovers and Saturn's rings, are added. This text is recommended for elementary libraries." * Children's Literature * "This unique journey through outer space is an engaging and imaginative introduction to our solar system. The book's poetic text brings a lyrical charm that makes reading it aloud a delight, drawing children into a world where planets, moons, and the sun come to life. Sundstedt skillfully pairs playful rhyming verses with fascinating facts about each planet, offering a dual-layered experience that is fun for little listeners and informative for older readers. This book takes an interactive approach, inviting children to reinforce scientific knowledge by counting celestial objects, such as planets, moons, and man-made Mars rovers. While the title suggests that this is a counting book, the numerical elements are subtly woven into the poetic text rather than being the main focus. Illustrations complement the text and are visually engaging. Though the anthropomorphized planets add personality, they may be a bit abstract for very young readers. Some of the scientific details in the sidebars are complex for the book's intended audience yet they add depth for curious learners. VERDICT This title seamlessly connects poetry, math, and science, making it a suitable pick for classrooms and school libraries. With its combination of facts and fun, it's a book that children will enjoy revisiting repeatedly." -- Lynne Stover * School Library Journal *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sanger, CA
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64170-886-9 (9781641708869)
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Jenny Sundstedt has been watching the sky since her dad built an observatory in the backyard when she was a child. She feels pretty lucky to live on the incredibly diverse planet Earth, alongside creatures as small as a single cell and as large as a blue whale, and hopes you do, too.