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Goodnight, Astronaut
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The second picture book from astronaut Scott Kelly follows his adventure-seeking travels through some of the wild places he’s slept! Young readers will be delighted by the playful text and encouraging message to dream of the stars.As an astronaut, Scott Kelly is one of the few people who know what it’s like to sleep in space. But that’s not the only unusual place he’s slept! As a child, he slept in treehouses, boats and tents, but his thrill-seeking nature has led to him snatching shuteye in every place imaginable. From the bottom of the ocean, to Mount Everest Base Camp, to the International Space Station, Scott will send readers to sleep dreaming of exploring the wildest places. This sweet and adventurous story is the perfect bedtime tale for future astronauts and adventurers!
Additional information
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.92 × 23.65 × 28.58 cm |
| PubliCanadation City/Country | Canada |
| by | |
| Format | Hardback |
| Language | |
| Pages | 40 |
| Publisher | |
| Year Published | 2021-2-2 |
| Imprint | |
| For Ages | P-2 |
| ISBN 10 | 0735263450 |
| About The Author | SCOTT KELLY is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, test pilot and NASA astronaut. Kelly retired from the Navy at the rank of captain after twenty-five years of service. A veteran of four spaceflights, Kelly commanded the space shuttle Endeavour in 2007 and twice commanded the International Space Station. He has logged more than 520 days in space on four spaceflights and currently holds the records for total time in space and for single-mission endurance by a U.S. astronaut. Kelly spent 340 consecutive days in space, launching in March 2015 and returning home in March 2016. He currently sleeps most nights in Houston, Texas.IZZY BURTON is a director and artist living in Brighton, UK. Beyond her picture books, she also makes short films and advertisements, and does design work for TV & film. |
“A necessary purchase and thoughtful meditation, for avid fans of space exploration and newbies alike.” —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal“A captivating tale guaranteed to keep youngsters wide awake in wonder.” —Kirkus Reviews“Burton’s cheery digital cartooning provides narrative ballast, grounding the story in a counterbalancing realism.” —Publishers Weekly“By the end of this book, children will have learned that family, dedication to a goal, and a good night’s sleep, are all essential to success.” —Imaginary Elevators |
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