Picked this up at a local SF/F bookstore. Factual science, it isn't, but fun science fiction it is.

Some rhyming patterns in children's books are clunky and uneven at best. While this narration is told in rhyme, it flows very nicely, making it a very nice read aloud book. The pictures are creative and fun (can you find the Scruffy dog hiding on some of the different pages?). The moondogs themselves are weird and monstrous, but sweet and cuddly at the same time.

The story follows Will (destined to be an astronaut or astronomer) in his quest for the perfect pet. After traveling all the way to the moon, he realizes that his ideal dog was always near by.

Warning for the prudish - this does contain some partial moon man nudity. Consider yourself warned.