Paperback. Pluto and the Big Heart is a beautifully illustrated children's narrative nonfiction picture book that combines real astronomy with a heartfelt story about belonging, identity, resilience, and self-worth.Far beyond Neptune, in the distant reaches of the Solar System, a small icy world named Pluto travels through the darkness of space. For more than seventy years, Pluto was known as the ninth planet, beloved by generations of children, teachers, scientists, and stargazers. But when astronomers discovered other icy worlds in the outer Solar System, including Eris, scientists were faced with an important question: what exactly makes a planet a planet?Through gentle rhyming text and engaging illustrations, young readers follow Pluto's journey from its discovery by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 through to its reclassification as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in 2006. As Pluto struggles with feeling different and uncertain about its place in the universe, the story explores themes of belonging, confidence, identity, perseverance, and the search for value beyond labels.The story reaches an inspiring turning point with NASA's New Horizons mission, which flew past Pluto in 2015 and revealed an extraordinary discovery: a giant heart-shaped glacier on Pluto's surface. This remarkable scientific discovery becomes a powerful symbol that even the smallest worlds can hold great wonder, beauty, and importance.Perfect for children aged 3 to 10, Pluto and the Big Heart introduces key STEM concepts, including astronomy, planets, dwarf planets, space exploration, scientific discovery, and the Solar System, in a way that is accessible, engaging, and emotionally meaningful. The book encourages curiosity about science while also supporting social-emotional learning through discussions about self-esteem, uniqueness, kindness, resilience, and personal growth.Ideal for families, classrooms, libraries, homeschooling environments, STEM programs, and young space enthusiasts, Pluto and the Big Heart celebrates scientific discovery while reminding readers that greatness is not measured by size. It lives in our stories, our hearts, and our willingness to embrace what makes us unique.Published by Whistling Moon Books, Pluto and the Big Heart is a story of wonder, exploration, and finding your place among the stars. When Pluto loses its planetary status, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning that true worth isn't about labels but the wonder you hold within. A tale of resilience, identity, and finding your place among the stars. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781764722001

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pluto and the Big Heart (Paperback)
Publisher: Whistling Moon Books
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1764722000
ISBN 13: 9781764722001
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: James, MIM
Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Pluto and the Big Heart is a beautifully illustrated children's narrative nonfiction picture book that combines real astronomy with a heartfelt story about belonging, identity, resilience, and self-worth.

Far beyond Neptune, in the distant reaches of the Solar System, a small icy world named Pluto travels through the darkness of space. For more than seventy years, Pluto was known as the ninth planet, beloved by generations of children, teachers, scientists, and stargazers. But when astronomers discovered other icy worlds in the outer Solar System, including Eris, scientists were faced with an important question: what exactly makes a planet a planet?

Through gentle rhyming text and engaging illustrations, young readers follow Pluto's journey from its discovery by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 through to its reclassification as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in 2006. As Pluto struggles with feeling different and uncertain about its place in the universe, the story explores themes of belonging, confidence, identity, perseverance, and the search for value beyond labels.

The story reaches an inspiring turning point with NASA's New Horizons mission, which flew past Pluto in 2015 and revealed an extraordinary discovery: a giant heart-shaped glacier on Pluto's surface. This remarkable scientific discovery becomes a powerful symbol that even the smallest worlds can hold great wonder, beauty, and importance.

Perfect for children aged 3 to 10, Pluto and the Big Heart introduces key STEM concepts, including astronomy, planets, dwarf planets, space exploration, scientific discovery, and the Solar System, in a way that is accessible, engaging, and emotionally meaningful. The book encourages curiosity about science while also supporting social-emotional learning through discussions about self-esteem, uniqueness, kindness, resilience, and personal growth.

Ideal for families, classrooms, libraries, homeschooling environments, STEM programs, and young space enthusiasts, Pluto and the Big Heart celebrates scientific discovery while reminding readers that greatness is not measured by size. It lives in our stories, our hearts, and our willingness to embrace what makes us unique.

Published by Whistling Moon Books, Pluto and the Big Heart is a story of wonder, exploration, and finding your place among the stars.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

The Nile Group Pty Ltd
42 Apex Drive, Truganina, VIC, 3029, Australia

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Right of withdrawal

If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.

Information regarding the right of withdrawal

Statutory right to withdraw

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.

To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.

To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.

Effects of withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).

We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.

We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.

We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.

We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.

You shall send back the goods or hand them over to AussieBookSeller, Truganina, Victoria, Australia, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.

Exceptions to the right of withdrawal

The right of withdrawal does not apply to:

The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.

Shipping Terms

Please note that titles are dispatched from our UK and NZ warehouse. Delivery times specified in shipping terms. Orders ship within 2 business days. Delivery to your door then takes 8-15 days.

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.
Order quantity	25 to 45 business days	8 to 14 business days
First item	� 27.32	� 32.49

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.