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Children’s Books About Space

Prepare to launch your children’s imaginations into a universe of discovery with an incredible selection of children’s books about outer space. Check out this stellar collection of captivating reads that will transport your little ones to galaxies far beyond their wildest dreams.

Through vivid illustrations and captivating storytelling, these books will ignite a passion for space exploration. From learning about planets to following the incredible journeys of astronauts, these captivating tales will not only entertain but also educate. Get ready to witness their imaginations take flight as they dive into these incredible pages that will leave them starstruck.


There’s No Place Like Space

You can’t go wrong with the classics. This title from the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library brings the styles of Dr. Seuss from earth to the stars.

Perfect for older readers or parents who read to younger children.


The First Starwhale

This one is my book! (Hi I’m Author Christine Sima!)

It’s about a whale with a mighty strong tail who flies to outer space. The whale soon realizes outer space can never replace his home in the deep blue sea.

Perfect for dreamy readers who want an overview of the planets.


My First Book of Planets

Written by Bruce Betts PhD, this is a no-nonsense scientific view of the planets with vocabulary and profiles of each planet.

Perfect for science-focused readers.


The Pop-Up Guide: Space

A pop-up book about space with longer descriptions.

Perfect for visual learners who want a 3D experience. Younger readers may require parents to help read the lengthier text.


ABCs of Space (Board Book)

A Board book set covering ABC’s. It’s part of a larger set of board books covering the ABC’s of different science topics.

Perfect for very young readers requiring a thicker board book.


8 Little Planets

A Board book set covering the planets. It’s part of a larger set of board books covering science topics.

Perfect for very young readers requiring a thicker board book.


Our Solar System – Touch and Feel Board Book

A Board book set about the solar system with tactile patches of texture throughout the book.

Perfect for very young readers who need a physical texture to keep their attention.


National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space

Per National Geographic standards, this is a fully scientific space book. Art is done matching National Geographic’s typical design style with bold text headers similar to their magazines.

Perfect for science-focused readers.


Rylee The Young Rocketeer

An imaginative exploration of space focused on character development, and following your dreams.

Perfect for readers who want a secondary story, not just a learning book about space.


That’s all!

If you found this list helpful please consider checking out my new book The First Starwhale!

Hope your little one enjoys learning about the mysteries of outer space.


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