Whilst an enjoyable read and normally one I’d be happy to recommend to my bookshop, this unfortunately has the misfortune of coming on the heels of several other Pluto books that I enjoyed more. Not that this means this book is in any way bad, and at a different time it would definitely have a place with us, but with kids reference being such a competitive section I feel like for us at leas this book will sadly miss out.

Cute book with an excellent treatment of informative content for young readers. The reason I didn't give it a higher rating thought is I'm wondering how relevant this really will be for young readers if they didn't grow up knowing about Pluto.

When Pluto is told that he is no longer a planet, he doesn't know what to think. He must belong with someone--but as he talks to comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, he finds he doesn't fit with them, either. Surely, there must be a group for Pluto!

My kids and I loved this book! We love reading books about outer space, and this one, with awesome illustrations and fun text, personifying Pluto and other objects in space, was a lot of fun to read. Information at the end of the book helps to explain why Pluto was reclassified. A great choice for families or classrooms and space lovers.

I read a copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

4.5 stars.

I love this book! Planets and the solar system have always interested me. I love how this book gives the history of Pluto at the end. I also love how this can be related to every day life for children, not feeling like they're fitting in, getting bullied slightly, finding themselves in old and new friends. What a great book!

Such a cute story about our ex-planet, Pluto! I enjoyed the art work and space obsessed students will love this one, too.

I grew up learning the names of the nine planets. Imagine my surprise when I was told that Pluto was not longer a planet, my nmemonic device was no longer correct. I really enjoyed this book and so did my grandson, my granddaughter, not so much. Stef Wade gives information about the solar system as a whole and some things in it such as comets, asteroids, meteroroid, dwarf planets and more. She does all this with great illustrations to show children what some of these things look like. Along with the science information, there is a message about liking yourself, being comfortable with who you are and wanting to belong. He finally finds his niche with the other dwarf planets, but still keeps his planet friends. A great book for a home, classroom, school or public library.

This was a fun book about when Pluto was no longer a planet. He felt really unloved and as if he didn't fit in. I think all kids have felt this way at some point. He tries to find his place in the solar system. The illustrations were fun. It was pretty informative and there were nice facts at the end. I think this is a good read for anyone that likes space or science.

I loved the story of Pluto mixed with planetary information! THis science picture book book needs to be on classroom shelves.

Pluto is a planet. One of the nine, no matter what they science-y guys say. My brain understands why it was demoted, but, in the case of Pluto my heart decides to override my brain. Pluto is a planet. Full one. Full Stop.

Needless to say, I loved this book. Pluto is trying to find his place in the solar system now that he is no longer one of the planets, and through that journey we learn all about the non-planet parts of the solar system (there are many, and in a whole lot of ways they're even cooler than the planets, I mean, c'mon, how our own Moon was made, amazing!)

I loved it when the planets gave Plut a cake, ooh, and all the puns and slightly lame jokes were great too. I just have one small problem with the asteroids, yes, a lot of them are rock, but, there is a kind that is metallic too.

It was a fun book, especially for those of us who are still very attached to Pluto.

I received this book via Netgalley thanks to Capstone.

If your kids have studied the Solar System then you have probably had to explain the Pluto situation to them. In A Place For Pluto, Wade explains the history of the planet Pluto, describes other celestial objects like comets and asteroids before finally classifying Pluto as a dwarf planet in this heartwarming out-of-this-world tale.

Awww, poor Pluto! When my 3rd grade students are working on their Solar System projects, Pluto is always a topic of conversation. They ask why and honestly, I didn't know exactly why Pluto was re-classified. Now thanks to A PLACE FOR PLUTO by Stef Wade we have a humorous and easy to understand answers. I cannot wait to have a copy on my library's shelf!

Love the cover as well as the illustrations through-out the story. Another plus is the additional information at the end. Nice touch.

Thank you NetGalley and CapStone Press for and eARC.

I LOVED THIS BOOK! This is an adorably illustrated, witty, humorous and <b>very</b> informative children's book. Not only does Stef Wade offer information on Pluto, but also the solar system as a whole. As a person with great interest in physics, this is certainly a book that I would purchase to read to my son. Not only does this book offer a lesson on planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroid and more, it also has a unique hidden message. I believe the greatest lesson learned is being comfortable with oneself. Pluto seeks a place to belong following his boot from being a part of our solar system. Ultimately he finds a place where he feels be belongs among other dwarf planets. Ultimately, don't we all want to feel like we belong? Already plan to add this to my son's library!

What a great way to explain Pluto. This picture book takes a rhyming look at why Pluto isn’t a planet anymore. And it seeks to help him find his place in the solar system. Very well done, easy to understand, and a generally pleasing story.

Review: A PLACE FOR PLUTO

Totally delightful, with lovely, friendly, illustrations, and gentle text guiding children as Pluto is first stripped of his planetary status and then wanders the galaxy, accompanied by his five moons, as he determines his new identity. Is Pluto a comet? An asteroid? A meteoroid? Follow along as this former planet finds a home. (As a Pluto purist, I really enjoyed this story.)

A charming story of belonging that's filled with a bit of science for budding space lovers! The illustrations were fun and quirky. I thought the notion of Earth as "Mother" for Pluto was an interesting choice, but I liked it if only for that play on Mother Earth.

It's already in the cart for my library to order when it comes out!

*thank you to Netgalley and Capstone for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*

5 stars.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! I loved everything about this! Right away the cover alone is worth 5 stars. It's SO BEAUTIFUL! I am a very sensitive soul who might have the body of an adult but I have the mind and heart of a child. The story was so so heartfelt, I really do felt for poor Pluto and just wanted to give him a hug. This story is for anybody who feels that they dont belong or feel like they arent wanted, are not loved. That they just simply don't fit in. In 2006 (was it really that long ago!?!) It was decided that Pluto was no longer a planet. While trying to figure out where he belongs we meet other planets and other things that are found in space. Trying to figure out where you belong is a hard path to go down and it makes him really sad. But it all turns out ok in the end and Pluto finally finds his place in the solar system which makes him feel happy and loved again. The illustrations are simply ohh sooo beautiful. I am actually going to buy a copy of this for my niece (unfortunately it's not out until AUGUST!) This is an excellent book for little children who at times feel alone or unloved. Highly recommended.