You can take your preschoolers to explore the moon, stars and planets beyond. These space books for preschoolers are about astronauts, the solar system, and the universe. These space books for young children can support a space theme or provide information for children interested in stars and planets.
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space books for preschoolers
These space books for preschoolers are a wonderful way to introduce them to a space in your classroom. or it can also accompany an educational and stimulating space themed activity.
i want to be an astronaut by byron barton simple text and colorful illustrations show astronauts on a mission.
on michael dahl’s launch pad in this tally book, a shuttle waits to take off.
roaring rockets by tony mitton follows astronauts in their rocket on a journey to the moon and back.
me and my place in space by joan sweeney a simple introduction to our solar system and the planets in it.
kitty’s first full moon by kevin henkes kitty sees a full moon in the sky and thinks it’s a bowl of milk. she tries to reach the milk to drink it but she has problems.
dad, please bring me the moon by eric carle monica wants to play with the moon and asks her dad to get it for her. she so she does it.
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frank asch bear’s mooncake wants to taste the moon. he builds a rocket so he can go there and make a moon cake to eat.
happy birthday moon from frank asch bear gets a hat for the moon as a birthday present.
on the moon by anna milbourne a book about traveling to the moon. this book mixes illustrations with real photographs of the moon.
if you decide to go to the moon by faith, mcnulty a longer book about a trip to the moon and what it takes to get there.
Explore My World: Planets by Becky Baines Learn what a planet is and explore the planets in our solar system.
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If you’re teaching a space theme in your preschool classroom, then one of these space books for kids will definitely get your students engaged in the theme!
the three little aliens and the ferocious robot by margaret mcnamara, a spatial narration of the story of the three little pigs.
abc universe by the american museum of natural history discovers words related to space for each letter of the alphabet.
space for smart kids – for kids who really love space! by roger priddy facts and pictures about the universe.
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the first great space book for young children from national geographic by catherine d. hughes illustrations, photos and lots of facts introduce children to parts of our solar system.
mark kelly meteor’s mousetronaut is the smallest mouse included in a space shuttle mission. but discovers that a little mouse can help big.
hedgie takes off! by jan brett hedgie works at star labs but wants to be an astronaut. he gets his chance when a small rocket is needed to investigate a problem on another planet.
mae between the stars by roda ahmed an illustrated book based on the life of astronaut mae jamison.
busy people: astronaut by lucy m. George learns about the work of astronauts on a space station mission.
becoming an astronaut by martha e. h. rustad finds out what astronauts need to know, how they train, and what they do to become an astronaut.
working in space by martha e. h. rustad explores the types of work and the different jobs astronauts do.
space travel by martha e. h. rustad find out about spaceships and information about how to travel through space.
When stocking up on these space books for kids, be sure to check out your local library or buy used books online to affordably supplement your classroom library.
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