What makes this book especially fun is how it validates that imaginative leap kids make so naturally. To adults, it’s just the backyard. To a five-year-old, it might as well be the Jurassic period. The illustrations capture that playful transformation beautifully, blending the real world with larger-than-life dinosaurs in a way that feels magical rather than scary.

This book is a direct follow-up to Destination Moon, picking up right where the last adventure left off. Hergé’s attention to detail is incredible—his depiction of space travel was way ahead of its time, considering this was written before the real-life moon landing. The art is stunning, with beautifully drawn moon landscapes and an exciting mix of realism and adventure that makes you feel like you’re right there with Tintin and the crew.