Book : Xo, Exoplanet - Underwood, Deborah

-Titulo Original : XO, Exoplanet

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Little, Brown Books For Young Readers

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When the planets spot something new in the galaxy, they start a letter-writing exchange that gets a little heated (for a planet) over just who gets to be called what and why. This funny fiction also teaches about planets, exo and otherwise. -TODAY From bestselling author Deborah Underwood comes a lively and heartwarming letter writing exchange between all the planets in outer space to show the power of perspective. It was an ordinary day for Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, (and dont forget Pluto, the dwarf planet). The planets were circling the Sun, staring into space, until suddenly they spot something else in their Solar System. What could it be? Who could it be? The planets have no idea but theyre circling to find out. Whatever it is that something is most definitely, absolutely, without a doubt NOT a planet. So begins an out-of-this-world pen pal exchange between the planets and an exoplanet: Dear Exoplanet, We are excited to have you in the galaxy! XO, Planets Dear Planets, It is nice to hear from you! But what is an exoplanet? Does it mean excellent planet? XO, Exoplanet Paired with vibrant illustrations from Jorge Lacera, this STEM-friendly story, told mainly through letters, reminds readers what happens when we consider another persons point of view. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-Planets from our solar system send letters of love and friendship to an exoplanet, learning that different perspectives provide opportunities to grow. Bright digital art depicts anthropomorphized planets with fashion statements and personalities to match. Saturns large eyeglasses mirror its rings, while Uranus wears a knitted cap as its colder than other planets since its farther from the sun. Jupiter, larger than all the others, dictates letters like a CEO. Underwood weaves in the definition of an exoplanet clearly, and the pun of signing XO as missives fly back and forth in space express rockets creates great read-aloud moments. The crux of the story, whether our solar systems planets are the exoplanets or the other planet is the exoplanet, causes disruption. A comet resolves it by pointing out how this is based on point-of-view. Comparisons of which planets are big or small, hot or cold, are discussed in relation to the sun, and this provides a teachable moment in differences and conflict resolution. A scientific note is included. VERDICT A delightful purchase that creates accessible paths to learning more.-Rachel Zuffa, Case H.S., Racine, WIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review Praise for XO, Exoplanet:Air & Space Smithsonian Best Childrens Book of the Year When the planets spot something new in the galaxy, they start a letter-writing exchange that gets a little heated (for a planet) over just who gets to be called what and why. This funny fiction also teaches about planets, exo and otherwise. TODAY An imaginative way to consider other points of view. Air & Space Smithsonian “A contemporarily incisive message with a light touch.” Publishers Weekly “A rollicking reminder to reserve judgment before traveling in another’s orbit.” Kirkus Reviews “A teachable moment in differences and conflict resolution. [ XO, Exoplanet is] a delightful purchase that creates accessible paths to learning more.” School Library Journal About the Author Deborah Underwood has written numerous picture books including the New York Times bestsellers Here Comes the Easter Cat, The Quiet Book, and The Loud Book! She has also written Part-time Mermaid, Part-time Princess, and Interstellar Cinderella. Jorge Lacera was born in Colombia and grew up in Miami, Florida. He graduated from the Ringling College of Art and Design. He illustrated the picture book Zombies Dont Eat Veggies, with his wife Megan Lace