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Baby's Guide to the Night Sky

Brief Description
Teach little ones the basics of astronomy and stargazing with this adorable board book written by an expert! Explore the stars together—no telescope required! Spark a lifelong love of science with Baby's Guide to the Night Sky, a sweet board book that introduces little learners to... Read More
Format: Board book
$2100
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"Baby's Guide to the Night Sky is an adorable board book introduction to stargazing concepts that every budding astronomer will need! Kids will not only learn facts about all the amazing planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies above them, but will also learn when and how they can actually view them-no telescope required!"-- Provided by publisher.

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Teach little ones the basics of astronomy and stargazing with this adorable board book written by an expert!

Explore the stars together—no telescope required!

Spark a lifelong love of science with Baby's Guide to the Night Sky, a sweet board book that introduces little learners to the wonders above. Written by an astronomer and an astronaut, this gentle, rhyming read-aloud makes astronomy accessible, engaging, and fun for babies and toddlers.

From twinkling stars and familiar constellations to planets, galaxies, and even meteor showers, children will discover the magic of the night sky and learn how to spot these sights in real life.

Why families love this book:

  • Early STEM learning - Introduces basic astronomy concepts in a way young children can understand
  • Interactive stargazing - Teaches kids how to find constellations, planets, and more—no equipment needed
  • Soothing rhymes for bedtime - Calming, lyrical text perfect for winding down at night
  • Adorable, glowing illustrations - Captures the wonder of the night sky across the seasons

Whether you're reading before bed or heading outside to spot the stars, Baby's Guide to the Night Sky turns every night into an adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464230332

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 07 July 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 24

About the Author

JOHN A. READ is a telescope operator at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory and a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC). In 2020, he graduated with an undergraduate degree in astrophysics from Saint Mary's University and was presented with an RASC award for Excellence in Science Communication.

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