*A 2021 Golden Duck Notable Picture Book* 

Age range 5 to 9

In a solar system full of planets, Mars feels all alone. No one has time to play with him. Will he ever get a playmate? 

Mars' First Friends is a universal story about man's-and Mars'-best friends-our beloved pets. In this sweet solar system book, Mars is lonely and just wants someone to play with, but the planets are all too busy. That is until Earth sends her little brother Mars his first friends: the rovers Spirit and Opportunity! 

'Entertaining…Bright, cheerful art echoes the lively text, depicting the rovers' mission somewhat fancifully from Mars' perspective.' — Booklist