Our Universe: Mars! Earthlings Welcome

Ages 4 to 8

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Mars! Earthlings Welcome is a light hearted nonfiction picture book about the red planet—told from the perspective of Mars himself.

Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common—clouds, mountains, polar ice caps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is seven minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano in the whole solar system. He's, well, marvelous. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Mars in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible picture book.

About the Author

Stacy McAnulty is the author of many best-loved books, including Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years, illustrated by David Litchfield; Sun! One in a Billion and Moon! Earth's Best Friend, illustrated by Stevie Lewis; and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, three children, and two dogs. stacymcanulty.com

Stevie Lewis creates art and illustrates children's books, including Sun! One in a Billion and Moon! Earth's Best Friend, written by Stacy McAnulty. Stevie gathers inspiration from a variety of places, be it climbing in the high desert in central Oregon, hiking in the wilderness of Alaska, or sharing laughs with fellow travelers around a campfire. chocosweete.com