We Are All Astronauts!

Luna Scope, aged seven and a bit, is on a mission to be an astronaut. But first she needs to learn about a few things. Luckily, her granny is on hand to guide her through astronaut training. Luna learns about her space suit, about the stars, about practising space walks, about rockets and about astronauts’ jobs on the space station. Just as importantly, she learns about the pioneers of space travel – people like Caroline Herschel, the first professional female astronomer (in the 18^th century), and Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space.

This picture book is packed with information that will inspire any budding astronaut. Kate Pankhurst brilliantly balances fascinating facts with Luna’s overarching story and her amazing illustrations. In this slim volume is the perfect amount of detail and quirky pictures for a child in the first few years of school. Inspired by the ‘Mercury 13’, a group of female astronaut trainees who weren’t allowed into space in the 1960s, it shines a light on the women who’ve either helped the advance of space travel or been into space themselves. This is inspiring STEM content for any child.