Star of the Party
A Night Shift Witch Mystery

Absolutely unique. The best book I’ve ever seen to introduce the solar system to K-3 kids. Wonderful theme, and just the best illustrations.......more

See my full review here: [URL not allowed] STAR OF THE PARTY is an adorable and fun picture book about the solar system. Using a fictional story about the planets throwing a party for the sun, the book manages to tell facts about the solar system in a way that does not feel lik......more

The Star of the Party: The Solar System Celebrates is the perfect addition to any picture book lover’s birthday celebration. It’ll especially be a hit with anyone who loves learning about outer space as much as I do! At Earth’s suggestion, the planets are going to adopt the human tradition of birthda......more

Grateful for all the Sun has done for them, the planets decide to show their gratitude by throwing a birthday party. They have to make a guest list, and they also want to express their individual appreciation for the Sun through testimonials. The text with its witty exchanges among the characters an......more

This is a fun book to read for your older elementary students who are starting to learn about the Solar System. It's filled with A LOT of interesting facts (and has a tendency to slow down the story). The concept of this book is pretty cool but I would hold off on reading this until your child or st......more