What constellations can you spot? Which planets make up our solar system? Why does the Moon seem to change shape? Children will have fun finding out the answers to these and many other space questions in this first guide to the stars. They will also enjoy playing with the stickers on the fold-out space scene at the back of the book as well as doing some out of this world colouring in.

Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years

Bob and Ginger the guinea pigs have always had a fascination with the night sky. Every night they watch the stars through their bedroom window with curiosity.

Little ones will love to follow Bob and Ginger on their adventures to the library to learn all about stars and space, and then as they set off to go stargazing away from the bright city lights.

This sweet storybook, written and charmingly illustrated by Kate Sheehy, gently introduces young children to the basic concepts of astronomy, from how stars are formed, to simple and easy-to-follow explanations of meteoroids, constellations, the Milky Way, and more.

A book children will adore, Guinea Pigs Go Stargazing is full of cheerful illustrations and an engaging storyline that brings the night sky to life. A perfect bedtime story and a must for every budding astronomer.

This on-the-go activity pack includes a fold-out space scene; two sheets of stickers, a colouring-in sheet, an I-Spy game as well as some amazing facts. It is the perfect way to encourage imaginative play and introduce curious children to astronomy.

Suitable for ages 3 to 8 years

Take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the Universe with this fascinating guide. Look up to the stars and observe the wonders of outer space with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible introduction to astronomy.

Visit other planets in our solar system, steer a course through the constellations, and head away from our galaxy to unlock the secrets of interstellar space.

Take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the Universe with Astronomy for Curious Kids. Travel through time and space from the Big Bang to black holes, and study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supergiants and supernovas for a journey that is literally out of this world. 

• Beautifully illustrated, accessible guide to the world of astronomy
• Explains how stars are born and how they die
• Learn how to navigate the night sky using constellations
• Explores the Big Bang, black holes, solar eclipses, shooting stars, supergiants, and supernovas
• Discover the Milky Way and the solar system

What's inside

Welcome to Astronomy
Chapter 1: How to Be an Astronomer
Chapter 2: the Story of Astronomy
Chapter 3: Discovering the Solar System
Chapter 4: Secrets of the Stars
Chapter 5: the Milky Way and Beyond
Chapter 6: the Story of the Universe
Glossary
Index

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 12.

Authors

Giles Sparrow is a freelance author and editor, specializing in popular science, astronomy, and space technology. He studied astronomy at University College, London, and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has gone on to have books about space published by many esteemed children’s publishers.

Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator, and comic author specializing in illustrated maps, sketchbooks, visual diaries, and music. Nik works with clients across the globe and regularly contributes to international publications including Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Arte Magazine. He lives and works in Berli

ISBN: 9781486318384 | 128 pages | 280 x 225 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations

A series designed to help young children discover and learn about various subjects in an original and entertaining way. Each book contains 8 pop-up scenarios created on a variety of levels, offering a surprising three-dimensional effect.

The horizontal format makes the scenarios even more spectacular and these books easy to handle. The many colourful illustrations will project young readers into amazing worlds, guiding them in learning more about the various subjects thanks to the text that accompanies each scenario and provides important messages and fun facts, making these books both stimulating reading and fun to play with.

AGES: 3 plus

AUTHOR:
David Hawcock studied art in York, UK, majoring in graphic design. He opened a design studio in Bath specialising in children's books. He has designed and produced many successful pop-ups, which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, including The Amazing Fold-Out Pop-Up Body in a Book and the Journal of Inventions: Leonardo Da Vinci.

SELLING POINTS:
• Each volume contains 8 entertaining pop-up scenarios inspired by a specific topic
• Interesting to read to learn more about various subjects, while having fun with the 3-D creations
• Makes the learning process entertaining, an excellent playtime solution for adults and children

This book takes young adults on a thrilling voyage to discover the Solar System, and the features of the planets it comprises, of their moons and satellites and of its star, the Sun. This project combines, very effectively, the educational aspect with the pleasure of the discovery. Its concertina-folded pages can be turned as in a book, to come closer gradually to each objective, and opened out completely, for young readers to admire the illustrations which show, with extraordinary efficacy, the majesty of space surrounding us.

AGES: 6 and up

AUTHOR:
Giulia De Amicis is surrounded by pets and illustrated books and
with a strong inclination for freehand drawing and collage since early childhood. After studying
Communication Design at Milan Polytechnic shespecialised in data and information visualization with
Density Design Lab. Since her graduation she has worked as an information designer and illustrator for
several design studios, NGOs and marine organisations. She currently work and live in Brighton, UK.
Hardcover concertina book

AUTHOR:
David Hawcock studied art in York, UK, majoring in graphic design. He opened a design studio in Bath specialising in children's books. He has designed and produced many successful pop-ups, which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, including The Amazing Fold-Out Pop-Up Body in a Book and the Journal of Inventions: Leonardo Da Vinci.

A glow-in-the-dark, interactive guide to the Solar System, carefully crafted to make complex STEM concepts like astronomy, physics and chemistry understandable for children aged 8-12.

"...is sure to bring wonder and learning for budding astronomers, scientists and astronauts" — Youth Services Book Review

Factology: Space is a fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Did you know that the planet Saturn's famous rings are made from individual ice chunks each about the size of a house?

Blast through Earth's atmosphere on a mission to learn everything you need to know about our solar system and what lies beyond it!

This visually stunning science guide explores the furthest reaches of outer space, including:

• Our solar system and galaxy
• The secrets of stars and black holes
• The history of human space travel
• The scientific brilliance of super-powerful telescopes and satellites
• and much, much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Fun, informative and makes a great gift!

AGES: 8 plus

• Introduce children aged 8 and up to complex STEM and historical concepts in a fun and entertaining way
• Adults are likely to enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding
• Information is presented in a multitude of styles to keep it engaging and varied throughout, including maps, timelines, helpful diagrams and stunning statistics
• Dazzling full-color photographs and illustrations
• Easy-to-follow, bite-size text, using different font sizes and bold typography to draw out key words and information, making them easier to absorb and remember

A Star Explodes is about the supernova of 1054 was one of the brightest supernova events recorded in history. And its remnant, the Crab Nebula, is still studied today.
Beginning at the moment of a supernova explosion thousands of years ago, this story travels forward in time to 1054, the year people around the world saw the
unparalleled light of an exploding star appear in Earth’s sky. The story then travels deep into space to see the remnant of this supernova—the Crab Nebula—followed by a continuing trip forward in time.

Taking a unique approach integrating astronomy, cultural history, and advances in technology, the book encourages readers to think about the world around them and their place in the universe.

Told in minimal, poetic text with stunning watercolor and ink illustrations, the book closes with an invitation for readers to imagine a time when they, too, might see the rare event of a supernova shining in the sky

Written by Anne Jankéliowitch
Illustrated by Annabelle Buxton

Guide children on a fact-packed journey through stickers! With 350+ reusable stickers, this interactive companion to Barefoot Books Solar System includes 24 pages of information and activities about our solar system. Learn about the planets, stars, space exploration, and more! 

44 pages, perfect for 6 to 8 year old young astronomers

The human race's desire to explore the boundaries of the known world drove our ancestors to climb the tallest mountains, conquer the poles and cross vast uncharted oceans before ultimately reaching out into space in the 1960s.

Giant rockets were built to allow our space pioneers to travel beyond Earth's orbit and land on the Moon. But there is another frontier that we have yet to set foot on – Mars. The Red Planet is our next destination; it will be a long process, starting with small scientific bases hidden among craters and ending with enormous self-sustaining cities. But...

• What will the journey from Earth to Mars be like?
• What will we find when we land?
• Where will we get oxygen and food?

In this book, you will find answers to all these questions about day-to-day life in a Martian city. Mars offers us the opportunity to start anew – are you ready for lift-off?

AGES: 8 plus

AUTHORS:
Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababalà, a studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and practical and fun workbooks for children. He has illustrated a number of books published by GMC Publications including, Discovering Architecture, Discovering Energy, My First Book of Electromagnetism, My First Book of Microbes, My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of Relativity, My First Book of the Cosmos, What is War? and Migrants. Eduard lives in Barcelona, Spain.

Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón is a science and physics enthusiast with degrees in physics and pharmacy. Since graduation he has been teaching science to children, continuing to study physics, working in the pharmaceutical field and staring at the universe with his telescope. He now writes popular science books. Sheddad and Eduard Altarriba are an award-winning illustrator and author duo and have written a number of books published by GMC Publications including My First Book of Electromagnetism, My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of Relativity and My First Book of the Cosmos. Sheddad lives in Barcelona, Spain.

ISBN: 9781787081581
Author: ALTARRIBA, EDUARD
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 01/06/2025
RRP: $32.99
Pages: 56
Dimension: 275mm X 230mm
Imprint: Button Books

Meet the planets and discover why Earth is so special in this heart-warming story about our solar system.

Somewhere in our vast universe floats a little blue dot. This dot is Earth and she is surrounded by lots of impressive planets – Saturn with his ice-crystal rings and 82 moons, fiery Mars with his huge storms and volcanoes, bright and beautiful Venus... Earth feels small and insignificant, until the other planets tell her why she is the envy of them all. And then another little voice, very close by, has something important to say.

A Little Blue Dot is a story packed full of scientific information about the planets in our solar system and space exploration. Told by the planets themselves and charmingly illustrated, this reassuring story will be a hit with readers big and small.

AGES: 4 to 8

AUTHOR:
Maren Hasenjäger is a German illustrator and graphic designer who lives in Münster. A Little Blue Dot was her first children’s book for German publisher, Magellan, followed by an Atlas of Oceans and Seas. Maren lives in Münster with her husband and two cats, and her favourite things to draw are children, the universe and animals with party hats.

ISBN: 9781916780095
Author: HASENJAGER, MAREN
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/08/2025
RRP: $19.99
Pages: 32
Dimension: 270mm X 245mm
Imprint: Mama Makes Books