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Explore poetry books about space for children.
26 books
Adventure of a Little Star
Mintz, Mr Mintz, Anna Lumb
For the curious toddler who gazes at the night sky and needs a soothing, rhyming rhythm to drift off into dreamland.
Ages 2–5
What Rhymes with Moon?
Jane Yolen
Nineteen luminous poems capture the magic of the night sky, from Brazilian folktales to playful myths about green cheese
Ages 6–10
Switching on the Moon
Jane Yolen, Andrew Fusek Peters
For the child who needs a soft landing at the end of the day. This poetic journey eases the transition from busy evening
Ages 0–6
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The Night of the Whippoorwill
Nancy Larrick
Voices from around the globe come together in this collection of poems celebrating the mysterious and quiet beauty of th
Ages 8–12
The Idea in You
Questlove
For children who need a boost of confidence to share their unique ideas and for parents looking to inspire a love for cr
Ages 4–8
Dogman
John Dowie
A rocket ship shaped like a kennel brings a creature who is half-puppy and half-baby to a lighthouse, where he must find
Ages 5–9
No Buddy Like a Book
Allan Wolf
Climb Everest or bottle moonlight using only your mind in this rhyming tribute to the way readers bring ink and paper to
Ages 4–8
The Day the Universe Exploded My Head
Allan Wolf
The sun speaks its mind and retired rocket ships find a home in this rhythmic, fact-filled journey through the solar sys
Ages 8–12
Under the Southern Cross
Frané Lessac
Bats flit over outdoor movies and mysterious orbs glow in the outback as families gather under the Australian night sky.
Ages 4–8
BrainJuice #1
Science, Fresh Squeezed!
Carol Diggory Shields
Fossils, clones, and the periodic table come to life through rhythm. You will learn how inertia and physics feel through
Ages 7–12
Haiku Nature #2
Out of This World: Star-Studded Haiku
Sally M. Walker
Luminous artwork and clever haiku travel from the Big Bang to glowing galaxies, explaining the science of the solar syst
Ages 6–10
Two Little Mice and the Moon Adventure
Stuart James
For the child who asks big questions about the night sky or dreams of building their own inventions from cardboard boxes
Ages 2–5
Meet the Universe #1
I'm a Black Hole
Eve M. Vavagiakis
For the curious explorer mesmerized by the night sky, this rhyming journey makes the mind-bending science of black holes
Ages 4–8
The Stuff of Stars
Marion Dane Bauer
From the roaring Big Bang to the stardust in your own hands, this lyrical journey traces how the entire universe worked
Ages 4–9
Baby's Boat
Jeanne Titherington
Drift away into a peaceful slumber as a baby sets sail in a silver moon boat across a quiet, starry sky.
Ages 0–3
Central Heating: Poems About Fire and Warmth
Marilyn Singer
For the child who marvels at a flickering candle or the warmth of the sun, this poetic collection explores the magic and
Ages 6–10
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Rosemary Wells
For parents seeking a calming way to transition through the evening, this board book turns common rituals like bath time
Ages 0–3
I See the Moon: Rhymes for Bedtime
Rosalind Beardshaw
For the parent seeking a peaceful transition to sleep, this collection of classic nursery rhymes uses soft illustrations
Ages 0–3
What Could I Be
Fizz Walsh
For the child who loves to wonder what the future holds. This collection of rhyming poems invites little ones to imagine
Ages 3–8
Aspiring Bold Careers: Dream Jobs in ABC Rhyme for Kids Ages 3-5
Isabelle Wade, Golden School
For the child who asks "What can I be when I grow up?" this rhyming alphabet guide introduces diverse paths from A to Z
Ages 3–5
Til All the Stars Have Fallen
David Booth
For the curious child who finds magic in a raindrop or a starry sky: this rich collection of Canadian poetry celebrates
Ages 5–12
The Earth Under Sky Bear's Feet
Joseph Bruchac
Look down at the world through the eyes of the Big Dipper in these twelve traditional stories from various North America
Ages 6–10
Silver Seeds
Paul Paolilli, Dan Brewer
Sunrise, fog, and starlight come to life through clever acrostic poems that paint the natural world in a striking and im
Ages 4–8
Randolph Caldecott's Picture Books #10
Hey Diddle Diddle
Randolph Caldecott
Join the beloved cat, cow, dog, dish, and spoon in this classic, playful nursery rhyme. Perfect for read-alouds, it spar
Ages 3–7
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