World Space Week Booklist
Updated: Sep 24
Celebrate World Space Week with our handpicked booklist of brilliant space books for young readers. From planets and astronauts to distant galaxies, these stories are perfect for inspiring curiosity about the universe.
For Readers Aged 3-5
Look Up!
by Nathan Bryon
An inspiring picture book about a young girl whose passion for space encourages everyone to stop, look up, and marvel at the wonders of the night sky.
You Choose In Space
by Pippa Goodhart
Go on an interactive adventure where children make their own choices to create a unique journey through space.
Peep Inside Space
by Anna Milbourne
Lift the flaps to explore space, discover planets and stars, and learn what astronauts see beyond Earth.
For Readers Aged 6-8
Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space
by Ben Newman
Lift the flaps to discover fascinating facts about rockets, planets, astronauts, and the wonders of the universe.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space
by Catherine D. Hughes
Take an exciting tour of the cosmos as Professor Astro Cat explains everything from stars and planets to black holes and the origins of the universe.
See Inside The Solar System
by Rosie Dickins
Open interactive flaps to uncover how the Sun, planets, moons, and spacecraft make up our amazing Solar System.
For Readers Aged 9-11
The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the Best-Kept Secrets of Space
by Will Gater
Journey through the wonders of space with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts that bring the universe's greatest mysteries to life.
Unlocking The Universe
by Stephen Hawking and Lucy Hawking
Unravel the mysteries of the cosmos through engaging explanations that make complex astronomy easy to understand.
Planetarium
by Raman Prinja
Wander through a beautifully illustrated museum of space, showcasing the planets, stars, galaxies, and extraordinary wonders of our universe.
