AstroNuts Mission Two

Description

This laugh-out-loud, visually groundbreaking read is the second book in a major new series by children's literature legend Jon Scieszka. Featuring full-colour illustrations throughout, an out-of- this-world gatefold, and how-to-draw pages in the back, eager and reluctant readers alike will be over the moon about this new mission, where AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug must find a planet fit for human life after we've finally made Earth unliveable. They splash-land on the Water Planet, where they find power-hungry clams, a rebellious underwater force, and a world that is too good to be true. Can this aquatic world really be our new home? And why are these clams so eager to swap planets? Full of laugh-out-loud humour with a thoughtful commentary on the reality of climate change at the core of the story, this creatively illustrated, full-colour, action-packed space saga is a can't-put-it-down page-turner for reluctant readers and fans ready to blast past Dogman.

Jon Scieszka is best known for his bestselling picture books, including The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! and The Stinky Cheese Man. He is also the founder of guysread.com and a champion force behind guyslisten.com, and was the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. Steven Weinberg writes and illustrates kids' books about dinosaurs, roller coasters, beards, and chainsaws. He paints landscapes and fish, too. Basically, all the fun stuff. He lives in the Catskills with his wife, Casey Scieszka, his dog, Waldo, and a bed and bar called the Spruceton Inn that they all run together in the backyard.

"Graphs, anatomy charts, and infographics give the pictures and text a tongue-in-cheek gravitas that will have delighted readers returning for more. Weinberg's use of collage is charming. . . [I]n true Scieszka style, the majority of the book is a joyful exploration of what he does best-make the known seem absurd and the absurd seem perfectly reasonable. A funny, ridiculous journey into space infused with a thoughtful ecological message."-School Library Journal "The lovable aerospace animal assemblage returns in search of another hospitable planet for Earth's inhabitants. . . . [Astronuts Mission Two] continues with all the same punchy puns and visual panache as its predecessor. Scieszka skillfully weaves in facts about climate change and environmental and social commentary into his jet-propelled zaniness, bringing a subtle undercurrent of relevance into a seemingly goofy tale. With its now-familiar collages utilizing a dazzling psychedelic array of color, the series will delight fans, although this volume is a fine jumping-in point for new readers as well. A high energy follow-up proving silly can still be smart."-Kirkus Reviews