If you've been inspired by Nasa's successful landing of the rover Curiosity on Mars, then why not take a look at our favourite children's books about space? These 10 great intergalactic adventures for all ages will take you on exciting interstellar journeys through the cosmos...
Books about space
If you've been inspired by Nasa's successful landing of the rover Curiosity on Mars, then why not take a look at our favourite children's books about space? These 10 great intergalactic adventures for all ages will take you on exciting interstellar journeys through the cosmos...
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The Man on the Moon!
Templar PublishingBob knows almost everything there is to know about the moon - but there's something going on behind his back that he hasn't spotted... -
The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket
DoubledayBarnaby Brocket has an unusual gift: he defies the law of gravity and floats. Embarassed by their child's 'abnormality', his parents set out to keep his feet on the ground. -
Space School: Crash Course
A & C Black Publishers LtdThe first in the Space School series starring Luke Riley, whose mum is the captain of the Buzz Aldrin, a spaceship cruising the universe following a pollution-related disaster on Earth. -
Cosmic
Macmillan Children's BooksLong-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? -
Aliens Love Underpants
Simon and Schuster Children's BooksUnderpants are a source of humour whatever your reading age, even, it appears, when it comes to aliens! -
Toys in Space
Jonathan CapeThe toys have been left outside in the garden one summer night. To help to pass the time till morning, Wonderdoll begins to tell a story about the arrival of a mysterious alien spaceship... -
Wanda's Space Party
Red FoxFor a birthday treat, Wanda the rabbit is invited to her friend’s house. But in fact, her friend is an alien and he’s taking Wanda home to his amazing planet. -
A Wrinkle in Time
Puffin ClassicsWhen Charles Wallace Murry goes searching through a 'wrinkle in time' for his lost father, he finds himself on an evil planet where all life is enslaved by a huge pulsating brain known as 'It'. -
Larklight
Bloomsbury Childrens BooksAward-winning Reeve indulges his love of historical technology in a new novel for younger readers, which is as captivating as the Mortal Engines quartet was for an older audience. -
Elephant Joe is a Spaceman!
Alison Green booksThis delightful and vibrantly colourful picture book encourages imaginative play






