Venus! Fierce and Fabulous, Stacy McAnulty
Venus! Fierce and Fabulous, Stacy McAnulty
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Venus! Fierce and Fabulous

Author: Stacy McAnulty

Narrator: Melinda Sewak

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/03/2026


Synopsis

Prepare for a dazzling encounter with the solar system's most glamorous resident in VENUS!—the latest stellar "autobiography" in the OUR UNIVERSE series from the dynamic duo of Stacy McAnulty and Stevie Lewis!

Venus! Fierce and Fabulous features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!

Hello, darling neighbors! It's me, Venus!

Get ready to be utterly charmed as Venus herself spills all her secrets of the solar system in this witty and wonderfully informative audiobook. Discover what makes Venus truly unique: from her intensely hot and, yes, a little stinky atmosphere, to her breathtaking, shimmering brilliance in the night sky. Unlike the other planets, Venus dances to her own rhythm – no moons, no rings, and a spin that's all her own!
Inside VENUS!, young readers will:

—Hear directly from Venus: Stacy McAnulty's signature humor shines as Venus playfully shares fascinating facts about herself.
—Marvel at Stevie Lewis's vibrant art: The illustrations bring Venus's dazzling personality and unique characteristics to life on every page.
—Learn about planetary science in an engaging way: Discover key features of Venus in a lighthearted and memorable manner.
—Continue their cosmic journey: Perfect for fans of the Our Universe series, VENUS! is a delightful companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

With its irresistible blend of humor and kid-friendly facts, VENUS! is an out-of-this-world addition to any listening library, sparking curiosity and a love for space in young listeners. Get ready to fall in love with the sassiest star in our solar system!

“The production is filled with music and sound effects that help make learning about Venus fun. Reader [Melinda] Sewak does a great job portraying Venus as a character. There is a lot of heart in the performance, and Venus gets a sassy and snarky personality" — Booklist

A Macmillan Audio production from Odd Dot Books

About Stacy McAnulty

Stacy McAnulty is the author of many books for children, notably the nonfiction picture book series Our Universe, which includes titles, Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years, Mars! Earthlings Welcome, and Moon! Earth's Best Friend, among others. She's also the author of picture books Brains! Not Just a Zombie Snack, A Small Kindness, Beautiful, Brave, and Love, and she writes books for middle grade readers including The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl and Millionaires for the Month. Stacy lives in North Carolina with her family and as many dogs as she can sneak in the house.

About Stevie Lewis

Stevie Lewis has been living on the road, furthering her passion for climbing, art, and the outdoors. Striving to live simply and tread lightly on the earth, she gathers inspiration from a variety of places, be it climbing in the high desert in central Oregon, hiking in the wilderness of Alaska, or sharing laughs with fellow travelers around a campfire. After working for four years in animation, she now illustrates children's books and creates art based on her travels.Stevie's books include A Week without Tuesday, Finding Serendipity, and Lost in the Library.

About Melinda Sewak

Melinda Sewak (she/her/hers) is an Emmy-nominated story chaser, whose rich, lyrical, and welcoming voice brings life to an ever-growing cast of characters. Her facility with language is deeply immersive and has added dimension to 25+ audiobooks, ranging from children’s fiction to YA to romantic comedy to fantasy. Melinda has been fine-tuning her ability to convey the truth and the comedy in every story by drawing on her own diverse life experiences as a Black, queer creator – having grown up as a first-generation Haitian-American, graduated with a BA in Theater Studies from Yale University, toured as a jazz a cappella singer, worked as a firefighter and rescuer, conducted and published critical care and emergency medicine research, attended medical school, coached as a certified personal trainer, served as a Shakespeare teaching artist, worked in IT as a data and business analyst – and professionally acting on stage and screen. While varied, the through-line has always been a love for people and storytelling – and an always-present desire, evident in the rhythm and curiosity that exude from her voice, to discover, to share, and to connect with story and listener alike.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue.the.very.busy.reader on February 04, 2026

VERY busy today learning about the planet VENUS with our new picture book, VENUS! Fierce and Fabulous from @mackidsbooks (out Feb. 3, 2026), written by Stacy McAnulty (@stacymcanullty) and illustrated by Stevie Lewis (@chocosweete). Oh my goodness—this book was an instant HIT with the little ones! Fr......more

Goodreads review by Fabre on January 29, 2026

Thank you to Libro.fm for an advanced listening copy of Venus! Fierce and Fabulous. I am once again falling in love with children’s books. Listening to this audiobook was such a playful and fun experience. Great book to introduce children to the solar system, specifically Venus. Humorous and sassy,......more

Goodreads review by Niki on December 27, 2025

I received a audiobook version of Venus! Fierce and Fabulous! to review and rate. Love the audiobook and I can't wait to get the picture book for my libraries!......more

Goodreads review by Renee on December 30, 2025

Such a fun and sassy way to introduce kids to our fiercest planet. Perfect age-appropriate facts are delivered in a way that kids who watch Disney cartoons will love!......more


Quotes

Venus’s interesting features, combined with her well-deserved spunkiness, will delight both casual readers and those fans of planet facts looking for a closer peek at the second planet from the sun. . . libraries should definitely give Venus her well-deserved spot on the shelves. Highly recommended.–starred review, School Library Journal

An introduction to Venus that shows the planet at her most verbally and visually vivacious.–Kirkus Reviews