I Heart Pluto: A Rhyming Solar System Board Book with Unique Plan

Pluto the planet was really quite proud. But at the party of planets, it wasn't allowed... OH NO! 

From the bestselling creator of Baby University and the acclaimed team behind 8 Little Planets comes a cosmic tale full of science, heart, and hope. I Heart Pluto brings kids on a journey of self-discovery, space facts, and the power of being proudly different.

When Pluto learns it no longer qualifies as a planet, it feels left out of the solar system's planet party. But through playful rhymes, colorful art, and a science-savvy storyline, young readers learn that being unique is something to celebrate ― in space and in life.

Why Families and Teachers Love I Heart Pluto:

• Builds confidence and empathy: Helps children process feelings of exclusion and identity through a story of cosmic belonging
• Visually and physically engaging: Clever die-cut designs and bold, joyful illustrations bring the solar system to life

This STEAM board book is a thoughtful gift for space-loving kids, a valuable classroom tool, and a comforting bedtime read that reminds children they always have a place in the universe.

Chris Ferrie is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in applied mathematics, BMath in mathematical physics and a PhD in applied mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children.

Dr Helen Maynard-Casely is an instrument scientist for the WOMBAT high-intensity powder diffractometer at the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering. Her expertise is in the study of small molecules and ices under pressure.

Lizzy Doyle is a designer, illustrator, and author from New Jersey. She is the creator and owner of Lizzy Dee Studio where she uses her children’s publishing experience and her love for all things smiley to design books, craft kits, and paper goods. Her design mind gives an edge in the illustration market where she loves creating cute characters, patterns for apparel & decor, and illustrations for licensing! Lizzy is also an avid collector of oddities & antiques, a WFMU fanatic, and you'll never see her without tea in hand.