Title: A Place for Pluto
Author: Stef Wade
Illustrator: Melanie Demmer
Published: Aug. 1, 2018
Publisher: Capstone Editions
Pages: 32
Genre: Space/planets
Review: Library book
Pluto got the shock of his life when he was kicked out of the famous nine. His planet status was stripped away, leaving him lost and confused. Poor Pluto! On his quest to find a place where he belongs, he talks to comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. He doesn't fit it anywhere! But when Pluto is about to give up, he runs into a dwarf planet and finally finds his place in the solar system. This feel-good picture book combines a popular science topic with character education themes of self discovery, acceptance, and friendship. It has bonus material in the back matter to support curriculum.
The cover and title is what really called to me to grab this for A. I grew up knowing Pluto was a planet yet not too long ago it was decided by whoever that Pluto wasn't a planet. It is a dwarf planet and so now a days kids just know it is a dwarf planet. In this story Pluto is trying to find his place within the solar system. He could be a comet or an asteroid because he is the same size. As Pluto searches he finally finds out where he belongs. The illustrations are so cute and go well with the story being told. If your kids are curious on why Pluto is not a planet and need an easy way to understand read this with them. At the end is a section that says What's the Deal with Pluto and it has some neat information make sure to check that out. I would put this book as my top 10 for the year.
Stef is the author of A PLACE FOR PLUTO, a 2018 Barnes & Noble story time pick, 2019 TXLA 2×2 Reading List Book, 2019 UK Summer Reading Challenge book, and a 2019 LITA Golden Duck Notable Picture Book.
Her newest picture book, LANCE COTTONWOOD IS AFRAID TO FALL, releases from Capstone in 2020.
She holds a BA in advertising from Marquette University and an MBA in Integrated Marketing Communication from DePaul University.
Stef is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She’s bounced all over the midwest with her college sweetheart husband and her three historically and literary named brood of boys and currently resides in the greater Milwaukee area.
Stef is represented by Christa Heschke of McIntosh & Otis.
For more information, visit www.stefwade.com.
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