Spike and Carty: No Place Like Home

Each night they'd sit and gaze upon their very favourite place.

When an alien shows up at their window one night, Spike and Carty leap at the chance to escape boring old Earth and blast off on a rocket ride around the solar system.

Two totally random friends, one rocket and a whole solar system to explore, written by science enthusiast and longest-serving Blue Peter presenter, Konnie Huq.

When an alien shows up at their window one night, Spike and Carty leap at the chance to escape boring old Earth and blast off on a rocket ride around the solar system. From sizzling Venus to icy Neptune and the dusty red rocks of Mars, they search high and low for the perfect new home. But as their adventure takes them to places new, Spike and Carty discover something surprising: maybe the best planet in the solar system was right in front of them all along.

Filled with laugh-out-loud rhymes, zany illustrations by Nathan Reed and fascinating space facts, Spike and Carty: No Place Like Home combines science and friendship in one unforgettable journey.

Perfect for young space enthusiasts, curious minds and children who love funny adventures, this engaging story introduces key solar system concepts while encouraging readers to appreciate the wonders of planet Earth.

LAUGH-A-MINUTE RHYMING ROMP - A lively read-aloud story packed with humour, antics and uniquely lovable characters.

SCIENCE BY STEALTH - Learn fascinating science facts woven naturally into the story, perfect for readers age 4-6.

FRIENDSHIP AND APPRECIATION - Follow Spike and Carty as they realise more about each other and the brilliant planet they call home.

Contributor: Nathan Reed (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Nathan Reed

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