5 Minute Space Stories

Zoom through space with this lavish read aloud collection of non – fiction stories.

Each read-aloud, 5 minute story sets out on a mission to explore different aspects of the universe; from how the Moon came to be, to the birth of a star and the immense, light-sucking darkness of a black hole.

Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, this is a gorgeously illustrated gift to inform and delight the youngest space lovers.

9 read-aloud stories include:
- Earth's Silver Satellite
- Our Living, Breathing Rainbow Planet
- In the Swirl of the Solar System
- The Four Rocky Worlds
- The Four Giants of Gas and Ice
- The Remnants' Roundabout Journey
- The Starry Carousel of the Milky Way
- Our Amazing, Blazing Super-Star
- A Star-Spangled Nursery

At the end of each story, explore an informative 'all about' page and learn further information on the science of space, such as how Earth was formed, asteroids, comets and meteors and the power of the Sun.

Age range: 5+
Written by Gabby Dawnay
Illustrated by Mona K
Hardback; 270 x 210 mm (P); 96pp