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I Need Space

Name: I Need Space
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781665980579
Price: 28.99 NZD
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By Molly Harris

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I Need Space by Molly Harris is a delightful and brightly illustrated picture book that shows how taking a little time for yourself can help you manage stressful or overwhelming situations. This book is perfect for fans of I Am a Tornado and Nobody Hugs a... Read More

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A rocket ship learns how to take some space in this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book about regulating emotions, perfect for fans of I Am a Tornado and Nobody Hugs a Cactus.

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I Need Space by Molly Harris is a delightful and brightly illustrated picture book that shows how taking a little time for yourself can help you manage stressful or overwhelming situations. This book is perfect for fans of I Am a Tornado and Nobody Hugs a Cactus.

For a rocket ship like Rocco, space is one big playground, but like most playgrounds, not everyone plays by the rules. Rocco tries to be patient with the toy-stealers and line-cutters… until he’s knocked off course by some roughhousing meteors. Suddenly, he can’t take it anymore!

Luckily, before he blows a fuse, Rocco remembers that sometimes the best way to cool his jets is to get some space. All it takes to refill his tank is a few peaceful minutes by himself—after all, space has plenty of room for everyone to have fun!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665980579

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 December 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Margaret K McElderry Books

Illustration: f-c digital (spfx: emboss on matte film finish); diff art for case

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jon Corby

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Molly Harris is the author of picture books The Big Squeeze, Whirby, and I Need Space. She is a technical writer by trade who enjoys world traveling and working on too many projects at once. Originally from Massachusetts, she now lives in Ireland with her husband and two sons. Visit her at MollyHarrisBooks.com.

Jon Corby is an illustrator and children’s book designer. He earned his BFA in illustration from Syracuse University and is currently based in Pennsylvania. I Need Space is his debut picture book. Learn more about his work at JonCorbyArt.com.

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