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Captain Cat Goes to Mars

Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1

Part of Captain Cat
Illustrated by Emma J. Virjan

About The Book

Join Captain Cat and Pilot Matt as they soar off on an adventure through the stars in the second book in the Captain Cat series of Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Reads!

Captain Cat and Pilot Matt want to take a trip, so they hop on their spaceship and take off to Mars. Adventure—and friendly aliens—await them on the red planet!

About The Author

Emma J. Virján was born under an Aries moon, on a Wednesday, her dad’s bowling night, which explains her passion for shiny, hardwood floors and extra crunchy snack bar French fries. She loves to draw, sing out loud, and take walks with her dog, Bella, who is often allowed to sleep on the couch. Emma is the author-illustrator of the Pig in a Wig series and other books for children. She makes her home in Austin, Texas, where she spends her days writing and drawing. Visit her at EmmaVirjan.com.

About The Illustrator

Emma J. Virján was born under an Aries moon, on a Wednesday, her dad’s bowling night, which explains her passion for shiny, hardwood floors and extra crunchy snack bar French fries. She loves to draw, sing out loud, and take walks with her dog, Bella, who is often allowed to sleep on the couch. Emma is the author-illustrator of the Pig in a Wig series and other books for children. She makes her home in Austin, Texas, where she spends her days writing and drawing. Visit her at EmmaVirjan.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon Spotlight (June 7, 2022)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534495753
  • Ages: 3 - 5

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Raves and Reviews

Captain Cat and Pilot Matt build a spaceship and head to Mars in this follow up to Captain Cat and the Pirate Lunch. Captain Cat’s new adventure takes him and his pal into space. . . . This Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 book from the author of the “Pig in a Wig” series is a brief, easy-to-read story with controlled language. Much like its predecessor, this easy reader uses rhyming couplets, with a little onomatopoeia mixed in. . . . Not only a quick, accessible read, this is also charming for its humorous pictures and witty story.

– School Library Journal, July 1, 2022

Awards and Honors

  • Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List

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