The Amazing Adventures of
Dr. Wonderful and her Dog!
Girl Powered, STEM, Family-friendly Adventure
Commissioned by The Kennedy Center
1 act, 60 minutes
2 f, 2 m
Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away?
By blasting off into space, of course!
On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers of science, curiosity, and teamwork.
Art by Valerio Fabbretti
About the book
Perfect reading for curious kids ages 4-8, Blast Off to the Moon! is about a young girl scientist and adventurer that encourages and celebrates girls in STEM. In the vein of The Magic School Bus, this book is educational, fun, and curiosity-enabling.
Based on a hit musical, young readers also have access to Dr. Wonderful’s science songs to keep the learning and the fun going. Check out the songs and download for free here >
Press
“The clever and adventurous Dr. Wonderful and her sidekick, Newton the dog, are a pair I’d follow anywhere! Dr. Wonderful demonstrates the power of curiosity-driven learning and deductive reasoning in this exceptional book investigating the phases of the moon.”
Christina Wallace, co-host, The Limit Does Not Exist and founding director, BridgeUp: STEM at the American Museum of Natural History
“It was exhilarating to see Dr Wonderful’s curiosity, her big hungry mind, and her great heart. Dr Wonderful is a hero for all of us–may we all leap towards the unknown with such bravery!”
Lucy Alibar, playwright and Oscar-Nominated screenwriter of Beasts of the Southern Wild
Christina Wallace