About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when a child is missing a parent who travels for work, or to spark curiosity about space and our planet. The story follows a girl named Terra performing as Earth in a school play. Her performance is beautifully woven together with the story of her mother, an astronaut, traveling home from space. It celebrates the powerful mother-daughter bond across vast distances, focuses on pride and wonder over sadness, and normalizes the experience of temporary separation. The inclusion of real NASA photos makes it a unique blend of heartwarming fiction and awe-inspiring science, perfect for children ages 4 to 8 who are navigating a parent's absence or are simply fascinated by the stars.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The primary sensitive topic is temporary parental separation due to work (in this case, being an astronaut in space). The approach is gentle, hopeful, and entirely positive. It focuses on the connection and joyful reunion rather than the sadness of separation. The resolution is concrete and reassuring. The book is secular.
