How does a dwarf planet with a 4-hour day get all of her planetary business done? As fast as she can!! It’s early morning and dwarf planet Haumea is already up and spinning. She’s got a to-do list a mile long and only 3 hours and 54 minutes to accomplish it all! With a little help from her moons — and her dwarf planet friends Pluto, Makemake, Eris, and Ceres — Haumea will cross every item off her list before the day is done. From an Author Who Specializes in Space Books for Children Haumea's Big Day teaches little outer space fans all about the fascinating dwarf planet Haumea using an engaging storyline, playful rhyming verse, and vibrant watercolor illustrations. Bonus science facts on each page provide context for the story, as well as additional information about our solar system. Part planetary science, part silly fun , this rhyming picture book will have astronomy fans rooting for the curiously shaped dwarf planet with the EGG-ceptionally short day! This illustrated storybook about Haumea features: ★ A funny plot about a dwarf planet who must get all of her planetary business done in 4 short hours ★ Playful rhymes & storyline that introduce Haumea, its moons, and the other dwarf planets in a fun and memorable way ★ Vibrant watercolor illustrations ★ Bonus science facts on every page that provide context for the story and additional information about our solar system ★ A sweet message about working and playing hard, savoring every minute of one's day, and enjoying time with friends Haumea's Big Day offers a fun and engaging approach to STEM and children's astronomy. It is ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary-school-age children up to age 9 who love outer space! "It seems we're always writing about our planets, but there are so many other members of our solar system, including our dwarf planets. However, with them, what comes to mind? Pluto, of course, but there are others. Author Field has introduced us to one of them: Haumea, a strange little world. Not only is Haumea an egg-shaped object, it rotates the fastest of any larger body, it has two satellites traveling with it, and it has a ring system! This book takes us on a Haumea day, just 3 hours and 54 minutes. Each page has the little rock doing a part of the day, from waking up, washing up, getting as much Sun as possible that far out, "interacting" with its tiny moons, and preparing for a "party" with other solar system bodies. Three amazing parts of this book: The entire narrative is in very light poetic form, sure to capture the young reader's imagination; every page is beautifully illustrated, adding to the enjoyment of the subject; and each page contains a "box" that explains the science behind that page. In addition, the author has made an Activity Pack, aimed to supplement the information contained in the book, Just go to her web site, and print it out. Haumea's Big Day is a delight. It is listed for ages 3-9, but an adult reading this to a youngster will enjoy this as much as the child." - Reviewed by Francine Jackson, astronomy professor, for the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society "Haumea's Big Day is an outstanding picture book that incorporates a fun rhyming story filled with information. K.J. Field has created the perfect blend of fun and humor while imparting solid facts about an unusual subject. As a retired librarian, it's very exciting to discover a picture book about something I've never seen written about before. The author is an expert in her field and has the skill to turn that knowledge into a stellar picture book. The illustrations are stunning and bright. They are filled with many amusing details like the space cake and cupcakes. I knew little about dwarf planets and learned a great deal just by reading this enchanting picture book. It's a rare book that captivates children and adults, but that is exactly what Field has done with Haumea's Big Day." - Reviewed by Kristine Zimmerman, retired librarian, for Readers' Favorite K.J. Field is an author, screenwriter, and space enthusiast who's been writing about the solar system since the NASA New Horizons spacecraft flew by Pluto in 2015. She has authored a number of space-themed fiction and nonfiction children's books, with many more on the way! K.J. Field has been featured on BBC Radio Five Live for her expertise on dwarf planets. She is the voice of the Planet Pluto on X (Follow her @Plutoliveshere) and hopes to someday soon turn her screenplay about the plights and delights of a personified Pluto into an animated movie for all ages.