This positive look at the differences we see and enjoy everywhere we look every day is an important viewpoint that should help children see differences that are to be celebrated in every corner of our world.
Nieces and nephews who read this book will never look at their aunts and uncles the same way again. A wonderful adventure to be enjoyed by all and a challenge to all adults to loosen up and enjoy the children around them.
Some uneven pacing and awkward time jumps mar the second half of the book, but the authentic representation and romance make this a great choice for fans of A.R. Capetta and Aiden Thomas.
With the same vibe as Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes, readers will close the book with a smile but also with the wish to hear more about Mars and their future.