"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 don't 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 they're 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 person's point of view.