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The Planets: Sam Sun
Inspired by the classic children’s books, The Mr Men by Roger Hargreaves and the gorgeously simple Meg and Mog book series, The Planets series aims to reach younger readers (4-7 years) and, through laughter and a huge dollop of cheeky humour, introduce them to our solar system and The Planets in our solar system.
In this first book in the series, we meet Sam Sun - a bright, shiny star with funky pants, fabulous flip flops and warm sunny rays who is suffering from a bad case of solar wind. Find out what happens when his pants keep catching on fire…!
This colourful and easy-to-read picture book is a fantastic introduction to the solar system for kids and, with a fact section about planets, comets, stars and suns at the end of the book, should leave your children both laughing and with a little more knowledge about the planets in space.
Some lovely words from lovely people about Sam Sun:
Sara Cox live on Radio One:
“I didn’t realise the sun wore flip flops! It’s one you can read with your children. Brilliant, excellent!”
The Children’s Book review:
“MacDonald has come up with a unique way to introduce the solar system to young children. As I read, I laughed a lot and couldn't help but be reminded a little of the Mr. Men series I grew up reading (that's a good thing). The illustrations are bold and bright, enticing for any young reader.”
Watch out for the rest of the series, coming soon!
In this first book in the series, we meet Sam Sun - a bright, shiny star with funky pants, fabulous flip flops and warm sunny rays who is suffering from a bad case of solar wind. Find out what happens when his pants keep catching on fire…!
This colourful and easy-to-read picture book is a fantastic introduction to the solar system for kids and, with a fact section about planets, comets, stars and suns at the end of the book, should leave your children both laughing and with a little more knowledge about the planets in space.
Some lovely words from lovely people about Sam Sun:
Sara Cox live on Radio One:
“I didn’t realise the sun wore flip flops! It’s one you can read with your children. Brilliant, excellent!”
The Children’s Book review:
“MacDonald has come up with a unique way to introduce the solar system to young children. As I read, I laughed a lot and couldn't help but be reminded a little of the Mr. Men series I grew up reading (that's a good thing). The illustrations are bold and bright, enticing for any young reader.”
Watch out for the rest of the series, coming soon!
19 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 6, 2013
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August 20, 2014
This is an odd book. First page features an illustration of our solar system and asks if we’ve ever wondered what the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets get up to when were not looking.
Then begins a story about Sam Sun whose pants keep setting on fire. Because of this, his friends think he is a liar. Sam Tells Uncle Hally, “I’ve just got the most terrible solar wind and it keeps saying my pants on fire.” The problem is solved. Sam isn’t taught how to cope with the situation. It ends with a note to the reader that when sky turned several shades of color it might be Sam Sun embarrassed about something.
At the end of the book is information about the actual solar system.
I just don’t get it. Was this meant to be a book of humor. There really isn’t enough to it for me to recommend purchasing it for a child.
Then begins a story about Sam Sun whose pants keep setting on fire. Because of this, his friends think he is a liar. Sam Tells Uncle Hally, “I’ve just got the most terrible solar wind and it keeps saying my pants on fire.” The problem is solved. Sam isn’t taught how to cope with the situation. It ends with a note to the reader that when sky turned several shades of color it might be Sam Sun embarrassed about something.
At the end of the book is information about the actual solar system.
I just don’t get it. Was this meant to be a book of humor. There really isn’t enough to it for me to recommend purchasing it for a child.
January 6, 2015
Educational
Perfect for my three year old daughter to learn a few facts about the solar system in a memorable way through this books cute illustrations and nicknames for the planets in this book.
Perfect for my three year old daughter to learn a few facts about the solar system in a memorable way through this books cute illustrations and nicknames for the planets in this book.
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