My Little Golden Book About the Solar System

My Little Golden Book About...

by Dennis R. Shealy, Richard Johnson (Illustrations)

The latest in our new nonfiction Little Golden Book line--a book that introduces our Solar System to the youngest readers!

This simple yet informative book brings our fascinating Solar System to life for preschoolers. They'll enjoy poring over the dramatic illustrations as they learn about planets, constellations, satellites, spacecraft, and more. Lively and up to date, this perfect "first book" will inspire little ones to search for shooting stars, constellations, and the Milky Way!

Genres: Science, Childrens, Nonfiction, Picture Books

24 pages, Hardcover

Published September 11, 2018

About the author

Dennis R. Shealy is the author of many children’s books, including the popular Little Golden Books I’m a Truck, I’m a T. Rex!, My Little Golden Book About Dinosaurs, My LIttle Golden Book About the Solar System, I’m a Bulldozer, and The Noisy Garage. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.

Reviews

[Breanna Hopkins Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Justice for Pluto

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Little Golden Book About the Solar System is the perfect way to introduce the planets. The pictures are vibrant and the words are simple for children to understand. It talks about the different makeups of the planets in our solar system and also includes interesting facts about them.

There is a zoomed in section of the rocks, dust, and ice that form Saturn's ring that's pretty cool for children to get the full visual. It even talks about how we know information about the planets: our satellites. I was also happy to see that Pluto wasn't left out since it was once believed to be a planet.

Overall, the educational factor of this book is perfect and I think the pictures are engaging. They explain scientific terms, like what a satellite is for example.


Final Verdict: This is perfect for children who show an interest in space and the planets. It's educational, yet fun.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found this on the free book cart at the library. I haven’t learned about the dolar system since pluto was still considered a planet, so thought it was time for a very basic and quick refresher. It does seem address pluto, and gives a quick explanation of each of the planets, including recently discovered Eris, which is called an “object” and not a dwarf planet, though is described as being about the same size as Pluto. So is it a dwarf planet? If not, why not? I guess the answers are in a more advanced book (that I will not read). (I Googled it, it’s a dwarf planet—so why is that fact not established in this book?)

The illustrations are serviceable but nothing special. Overall I thought this was basic and just ok. I imagine there are better books on the topic for young readers.

I’ll drop this copy off in a Little Free Library.

[Donald · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very educational Little Golden Book! My 6 1/2-year-old bonus son is really into planets and outer space and such, and he loved this book! And I learned why Pluto got disbarred from the planet fraternity. Poor Pluto...

[nadine decesare · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was educational and very fun.

I loved it
Mars is my favourite plant
I learned that it is 350 degrees below 0 on Neptune.
The end

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to get little minds thinking of space travel. This book is very informative and fun. I great book to celebrate the moon landing 50 years ago.

[Gracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

“ Perhaps, we will one day live on the moon or Mars.....”

Hahahahaha so sorry to tell you that the Earth is our only home.

[Brandon Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely art and the right amount of facts to keep our interest but challenge our understanding of the worlds beyond our atmosphere

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really nice introduction to the solar system - nice pictures, good science. Recommended. A gift from Glenna.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very wordy for a golden book. But very informative.