"A space story with a difference for the very young"
The planets are going on holiday. Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Uranus, Mercury, Neptune and Saturn – they’re all packed and ready to go. But apparently there’s no room on the bus for Earth. She’s upset, and then determined so she sets off in her car and confronts the others about why didn’t they let her on.
Their answer is surprising: they left her out because they think she’s got fleas… When Earth points out what the real reason is for all that movement, the others are amazed at the myriad of birds, fish, animals and insects that live on Earth. She explains to them too that they can’t catch the things she’s got, to support life you have to be just right.
In Alex Latimer’s illustrations all the planets have personalities and their holiday to the Milky Way looks like great fun. There’s a message to learn about being kind to others, but lots of information to pick up too on the planets and their characteristics, and it’s all delivered in a satisfying rhyming text. And how can you resist any book that depicts the moon as a friendly little dog?
Why didn't the other planets invite Earth to their holiday? Soon they'll find out the wonderful truth about Earth's 'fleas' and change their minds.
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Why didn't the other planets invite Earth to their holiday? Soon they'll find out the wonderful truth about Earth's 'fleas' and change their minds.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Trouble with Earth and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Trouble with Earth features in the following genres: Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers, PSHE: Bullying and Discrimination, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Space, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Trouble with Earth was written by Alex Latimer and published by Andersen Press Ltd
The Trouble with Earth has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
