Roeser, Matt Oh No,
Astro! Illustrated by Brad Woodard.
PICTURE BOOK. Simon and Schuster,
2016. $17.99. Content: G.
Astro is an asteroid who likes his personal “space” and
expects everyone else to steer clear.
Unfortunately one day a satellite hits into him which results in Astro
hurtling through outer space and out of his comfort zone. At first he is humiliated by predicament, but
soon realizes that there is a whole world full of fun and friends that he has
been missing.
All the elements of a good
picture book are here, but still the book is just so-so. The pictures are nice, the storyline has
enough action to keep the attention of children, and it has a good message, but
it is nothing spectacular. There are
attempts at humor aimed primarily at adults (like the play on words with
personal “space”), but the jokes fall a little flat. However, this might be a great book for
children interested in outer space or it could be used to introduce a classroom
unit on space. The last page contains
space facts for those who want to learn more.
EL (K-3) – OPTIONAL.
Reviewer: MM.
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