Pub Date: August 1, 2008
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2008920382
Lexile Code: 0530
Features: Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 05 to 08
Physical Info: 0.42" H x 10.28" L x 8.89" W ( 0.91 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories | Holidays and Celebrations | Birthdays | Technology | General
Description: Jeffrey wants the planet Saturn for his birthday, along with all 47 of its moons. He plans to share his present with friends at school and his teacher, Mrs. Cassini. "For Creative Minds" section includes fun facts about Saturn and the Solar System.
Brief description: John McGranaghan (Saturn for My Birthday, Meet the Planets) has always been fascinated by outer space and he shares that fascination in a humorous (but educational) way through Meet the Planets and Saturn for My Birthday. John has also written stories and articles for Boys' Quest Magazine, Pockets Magazine, Columbia Magazine, and local newspapers. He is winner of the 2001 Pockets Fiction Contest. When John isn't writing, he enjoys sports and spending time with his wife and two boys. John is a school counselor in the Philadelphia suburbs. Visit his website: http: //www.johnmcgranaghan.com/
Review Quotes: "Overall, this book left me smiling and wanting to get a copy to share with my preschool nephews. I highly recommend Saturn for my Birthday as a playful and engaging book for young children and their parents to enjoy together. - National Space Society