Discover the magic of the cosmos with these children’s books about space! They’re full of amazing pictures and interesting facts about stars, planets, and rockets, perfect for sparking a love of space in young minds.
Looking to spark your child’s curiosity about the universe? Dive into our curated list of the best children’s books about space!
These books, both fiction and nonfiction, will take young readers on an out-of-this-world adventure, exploring planets, stars, and the vastness of space. Whether your kids dream of becoming an astronaut or simply love gazing at the stars, these books are sure to inspire a love for all things cosmic.
And don’t forget to check out our list of the Best Space Art Ideas for Kids for some really cool outer space art projects!
The Best Children’s Books About Space
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We hope you love these books as much as we do, and that they help you explore the galaxy with your family!
Books about Space Titles and Authors
- Life on Mars by Jon Agee
- Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max
- How to Be on the Moon by Viviane Schwarz
- The Moon: Discover the Mysteries of Earth’s Closest Neighbor by Dr. Sanlyn Buxner, Pamela Gay, and Georgiana Kramer, illustrated by Dawn Cooper
- Moon! Earth’s Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis
- XO, Exoplanet by Deborah Underwood
- Pluto Gets the Call by Adam Rex
- Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca
- How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity’s Greatest Adventure by John Rocco
- Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum
- Stella, Star Explorer by Kelly Leigh Miller
- Planets by John Devolle
- Field Trip to the Moon by John Hare
- A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin
- Oh No, Astro! by Matt Roeser, illustrated by Brad Woodard
- When Moon Became the Moon by Rob Hodgson
- 1,000 Facts About Space by Dean Regas
- When We Walked on the Moon: Discover the Dangers, Disasters, and Triumphs of Every Moon Mission by David Long
- Space Explorers: 25 Extraordinary Stories of Space Exploration and Adventure by Libby Jackson, illustrated by Léonard Dupond
- The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the Best-Kept Secrets of Space by Will Gater, illustrated by Angela Rizza and Daniel Long
- The Boy and the Blue Moon by Sara O’Leary, illustrated by Ashley Crowley
- The Book of Blast Off!: 15 Real-Life Space Missions by Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Nik Henderson
- Star of the Party: The Solar System Celebrates! by Jan Carr, illustrated by Juana Medina
- How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs by Dr Sheila Kanani
More Space Ideas for Kids
- The Best Space Art Ideas for Kids
- How to Make DIY Space Geoboards for Kids
- How to Paint Watercolor Planets
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