This was such a fun fictional children’s book. It was fictional while still being educational, which I love! It is uplifting, inspirational, hopeful, and adorable.

Earth Rover is the story of a dog, Rover, whose human is an astronaut. His dream is to become the next Lunar “Rover”, so that he may travel to space with his human, who he misses so very much when she is on her missions.

Rover writes a letter to NASA full of all the reasons he would be a better rover than the robots they currently use. It is FULL of dog puns, which I personally adore.

The pictures were beautiful, added to the story, and provided tons of context and discussion opportunity.

I was not expecting this book to be educational, but the author uses this book as an opportunity to teach young children about space and space travel. The end of this book provides fun facts about previous lunar missions, space exploration, and (of course!) lunar rovers.

*** Thank you to Netgalley and Familius for a free copy in exchange for my honest review.

A big thank you to Taylor Wooley, Familius, and NetGalley for the privilege of being able to read Earth Rover in digital format. I will share my review to Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes & Noble upon release.

Earth Rover is a children's picture book about a dog named Rover who is writing a letter to NASA - as he wants to become a lunar rover. He explains his capabilities and skills with humor and and daydreams about fun adventures exploring the moon in his own doggy spacesuit. Throughout the cute story, children will learn a lot about space exploration and science, NASA, and how/why space missions are important. Even though he may not be the best fit for the position, Rover spends some time at the NASA offices and sees some memorable sights! The last couple pages have lots more info on the rovers and the journey to the moon that are fascinating. The art is excellent and very, very cute, and the story itself is engaging and informative. I would definitely recommend to any child interested in space, animals, etc.!

This was a super cute children's book combining 2 of my great loves - space and dogs! The illustrations were beautiful and the story was funny (I, a 35-year-old adult, laughed out loud twice reading it). I also really appreciated the couple of pages of detailed information at the end about rovers and about the journey from Earth to the moon, so the space-inclined kids can learn more :) I will definitely be adding this to my list to buy for my niece and nephews when it comes out!

This is perfect! My daughter has recently started her reading journey, so I have added a few books to my ipad mini for her to read on kindle when on the go. She loves them! This one was so cute. The story was a cute read, and she really enjoyed it!

This book was absolutely adorable! It follows a dog who dreams of going to space and the reasons why he should be up there. There are so many beautiful descriptors and even a little “plot twist”. This is a great combination of animals, space, and learning.

I also loved that there was an informative section so that readers can learn even more! Overall, I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to teach their child about space travel and dreaming.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishing company Familius for this ARC.

The story follows Rover, an endearing dog with dreams of becoming a lunar rover. Convinced that his skills—such as navigating various terrains, digging up rock samples, and being spaceship-trained—make him the perfect candidate for lunar exploration, Rover pens a heartfelt letter to NASA. The narrative unfolds with a charming mix of innocence and determination as Rover embarks on his imaginative journey.
Earth Rover is a delightful addition to children's literature, offering a blend of humor, imagination, and education. Its engaging story and informative content make it a valuable resource for parents and educators aiming to inspire young minds about the wonders of space.

This book was utterly adorable! I always love a book that's about dogs, and this book did not disappoint one bit. Rover was such a fun character to read about, and the author definitely allowed his unique personality to shine through. By the end of the book, readers know who Rover is and exactly what his dream is. Another thing that helped convey this was the illustrations. The illustrator did a fantastic job of showing Rover's many emotions and creating a fully formed personality. What's even better was the way this book was organized and written. It was such a smart decision to have this book be written in the form of two letters. It added to the uniqueness of this book and made for a more personal reading experience. As the reader, I really felt involved in the story, and I had so much fun reading this story. Lastly, the ending was so heartwarming and was definitely a happy surprise! Bravo!

A dog dreams of being a lunar rover and the book basically acts as his resume for the job position, as he states all of the reasons why he would be a good candidate for the role. It's a cute story with a happy ending and is perfect for children who love space and animals - best of both worlds! The info in the back of the book is also very informative and the book could be a useful tool in schools. The illustrations are wonderfully done and clearly indicate that the dog is dreaming about the job, which can help to prevent potential confusion among children about the storyline.

I suggest increasing the text size on the pages to fill up space and make it easier to read.

Great book overall and I'd be interested in checking out the published version!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishing company Familius for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was completely adorable! Rover was the BEST, I loved him so much. The illustrations were so cute!!

This was surprisingly more educational and informative!! I went in expecting a cute story about a dog and was so surprised but definitely not mad. After all it IS still a cute story about a dog too!

What a fun space-themed book!
This had beautiful and adorable illustrations. I also enjoyed all the puns as well. This had a great ending that young readers will appreciate and included some informative material about moon exploration and rovers in the back matter!
I'd love using this in a space unit or space-themed storytime.

What an amazing book! I was so impressed with the way the author tied together the fictional dog Rover with a “Space Rover.” The letter writing and subsequent letter editing, mixed with factual information about space travel and dogs is done seamlessly. The subtle jokes will not be missed by parents and will be another layer that kids can engage with. Added to an already really strong book is the back matter with more Rover information!

Review from my six year old: “Such a silly book! Rover is so cute and his letter shows he would be good in space with his human.”

Cute dog/space puns.

This book has the benefit of teaching children about two diverse subjects: dogs and space. My favorite fact—how deep underground dogs can sense water. That one blew my mind!

Fascinating facts and lovely illustrations, make this a great learning tool.

This one was a fun read, of the dog of an astronaut that wants to be an astronaut himself. It opens the conversation about space and science with children and at the end, it has a summary of the Artemis project which I find very interesting, but maybe focused for older kids than my own.

Thanks Taylor for writing books!

This is a very cute book about a pet wanting to go to space with it's owner. It makes an excellent case in a letter and it has comedy and at the end of the book a glossary and more information about space travel. Excellent book for ages 3-5 year old.

I absolutely loved this. It was informative about both dogs and space, featured the Artemis lunar mission, and was all around cute. 10/10. I'll definitely be getting this not just for my library but for my kiddo. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for letting me read!

Follow Rover the dog as he writes to convince folks to send him to space to act as a space rover. Through the book Rover goes through all the reasons he would be a good space companion and we learn that his person is an astronaut and he really wants to accompany her to space. Super cute and heartwarming story that teaches kids about space and space exploration. I came away with a better understanding of how spacecraft trajectories through space and how they orbit planets before landing.

4.5 Stars

This book was so cute. The theme, Rover, the illustrations, and the humor made this a truly delightful read.

Highly recommend this book to those who enjoy the wonders of space and their furry friends!

Thank you to Taylor Woolley and Familius for granting me an ARC through NetGalley.

"Earth Rover" is a delightful book for kids about a dog who dreams of going to space through a letter format. At the end, there are some cool facts about space travel. It's a great read for any child who loves adventure and dreams big.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.