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An adorably confused dog dreams of the adventures he’ll have on the moon in this space-themed picture book
Dear Humans of NASA, I am Rover! I’m writing because I want to explore the moon as your next Lunar Rover. Ever since I was a pup, I’ve dreamt of going to space with my human . . .
Rover the dog is convinced he would make a perfect lunar rover. He can handle any kind of terrain. He can dig up rock samples. And he’s even spaceship-trained! Kids will love the dramatic irony while cheering for Rover to achieve his dream. With backmatter about moon exploration and the different parts of a space rover and hilarious illustrations from author/illustrator Taylor Woolley, Earth Rover is the perfect picture book for kids—and dogs—who love space.
