Hello, Opportunity: The Story of Our Friend on Mars by Shaelyn McDaniel Ramona Collections and A Gentle Madness (A

and A Gentle Madness (A jewel--David McCullough)

The pictures are soft-focused and charming

and author of many SEL books

This book walks the middle path between free journaling and directed prompting

name + information on the back) + a "learning ideas" card to spark creative ways to teach and play

Hello, Opportunity: The Story of Our Friend on Mars by Shaelyn McDaniel Ramona Collections and A Gentle Madness (AA long time ago, humans wanted to soar through the sky, so we did. Then we wanted to go to the moon, so we did. Then we looked out further, to a little red planet named Mars, but it was too far away. Instead, we sent a friend. We named her Opportunity, which means "a good chance" and feels like hope. With nine eyes, three ears, one arm, and six wheels, Oppy explored the mysterious terrain of Mars, gathering samples, snapping photos, and discovering