Our Galaxy: A First Adventure in SpaceSue Lowell Gallion, with illustrations by Lisk Feng

Price AUD$24.95 | Phaidon 100 Price CAD$24.95 | Phaidon 100 Price £14.95 | Phaidon 100 Price €17.95 | Phaidon 100 Price USD$19.95 | Phaidon 100 Price T19.95 | Phaidon 100

Selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024

‘Sure to ignite wonder, curiosity, and a desire to learn more about space, science, and technology.’ – Celebrate Picture Books

A stunning addition to the bestselling Our World Collection, this colorful, creative picture book transforms into a freestanding globe.

Explore our galactic home with this charming read-aloud introduction to astronomy. Beautifully illustrated and cleverly designed, Our Galaxy opens and folds back into a sturdy circular globe fastened by a hidden magnetic closure.

Rhyming verse and lush illustrations teach young children about astronomical objects – from the planets in our solar neighborhood to faraway stars in the Milky Way. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages children to learn about rockets, rovers, and other space technologies.

Inspiring, informative, and one-of-a-kind, this artful homage to outer space is both an invitation to explore the night sky and an object to be treasured for years to come.

Ages 2-6

Specifications:

  • Format: Board Book
  • Size: 321 × 133 mm (12 5/8 × 5 1/4 in)
  • Pages: 26 pp
  • Illustrations: 13 illustrations
  • ISBN: 9781838668839

Sue Lowell Gallion is an award-winning children’s book author based in Kansas City. She is the author of Phaidon’s Our World: A First Book of Geography, Our Seasons: The World in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn, and Our Underwater World: A First Dive into Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers among others.

Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014 with an MFA in Illustration and has since worked as a commercial illustrator for clients such as The New Yorker, New York Times, and Chanel.

'Visually pleasing...this read soars into space and inspires.' - Bookworm for Kids

'A fantastic introduction to space ... the artwork is stunning, and younger children, particularly those aged 2-4, are especially captivated.' - Mommy's Block Party