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There's No Chocolate on Mars has been nominated for a 2024 New England Book Award!

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Perfect Bedtime Stories For Children Ages 3-8

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Bretto's tales The Falling Star Repairman and There's No Chocolate on Mars, highlight friendship, inclusivity, empathy, sharing and open-mindedness. Young Marcus learns falling star care from Elmer, a whimsical repairman, in a magical mentorship. Their cosmic companionship is heartwarming. The illustrations are superb!

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The magical setting of the star workshop in "The Falling Star Repairman" by Candido Bretto.
Elmer teaches Marcus "falling star care" in  one of two stardust stories, The Falling Star Repairman
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An out-of-this-world Adventure

  

Based on the story "The Falling Star Repairman," here are 8 life lessons a child can learn:

1. Generosity and Mentorship

2. Teamwork and Friendship

3. Responsibility and Succession

4. Appreciation of Nature

5. Hard Work and Perseverance

6. Imagination and Creativity

7. Passing on Traditions

8. Adaptability


Journey with Elmer and Marcus and the Stars through the heartwarming moments packed with magic, friendship, and celestial wonder. This enchanting tale will leave young readers starry-eyed and dreaming of their own cosmic adventures.

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There's No Chocolate on Mars is one of the best inclusive read aloud books of 2024.
Tickling stars say "Hello" in the star workshop of "There's No Chocolate on Mars" by Candido Bretto.
A galactic family finds cosmic companionship in "There's No Chocolate on Mars" by Candido Bretto.
A chocolate discovery is made in the imaginative tale There's No Chocolate on Mars by Candido Bretto
A galactic family in book two of Candido Bretto's stardust stories, "There's No Chocolate on Mars."
While receiving care, a tickling star makes a chocolate discovery in "There's No Chocolate on Mars."
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Friendship and Inclusion

 Step into the enchanting world of Marcus and the Stars within the cozy confines of the tiny wooden workshop in Candido Bretto’s latest children’s book, "There’s No Chocolate On Mars." Following the cherished tale of "The Falling Star Repairman," Bretto invites young readers to immerse themselves in heartwarming scenes of familial love and connection within this celestial sanctuary.


In this eagerly anticipated sequel, it has been nine months since Marcus became the galaxy's new falling star repairman. When a star named Daniel falls from the sky, Marcus discovers there is more to fixing Daniel than what meets the eye. Join Daniel and the other fallen stars in Marcus's care as they learn an important lesson about friendship and inclusion in an unexpected way!


Bretto’s tender storytelling unfolds within the quaint setting of the tiny wooden workshop, where each scene brims with warmth and affection. Amidst the hum of celestial machinery and the flicker of starlight, Marcus and his friends share precious moments of laughter, understanding, and unconditional love, reaffirming the importance of family bonds.


Expanding upon the themes introduced in his first bedtime story, "There’s No Chocolate On Mars" invites readers to witness the transformative power of love and connection within the comforting embrace of home. Through evocative prose and Maddy Moore’s enchanting illustrations, Bretto crafts a narrative that resonates deeply with readers of all ages, reminding us of the enduring sweetness found within the bonds of family.


Journey with Marcus and the Stars through the heartwarming moments that unfold within the tiny wooden workshop, where love and connection illuminate the darkness of the cosmos.


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