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Luna Muna

(Outer Space Adventures of a Kid Astronaut-Ages 4-8)
By Kellie Gerardi
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Luna Muna follows a curious young girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. One magical night, wearing her glittery space helmet, she discovers she can float just like real astronauts. Embarking on a wild adventure, Luna explores outer space and learns how special her home on Earth truly is. This charming story introduces children to space exploration in a fun and imaginative way.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for children aged 4 to 8, especially those fascinated by space and astronauts. Perfect for parents looking to nurture their child's curiosity about the universe through an engaging read-aloud experience.

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This debut picture book from space industry sensation and Tik Tok star Kellie Gerardi celebrates all things outer space while showing future astronauts of all ages that the sky is never the limit.

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Learn About Outer Space with Luna Muna As She Embarks on an Out of This World Adventure! (Ages 4-8)

"Perfect book for aspiring astronauts! ...It's imaginative and sparkly and fun—like stepping into a child's dream...This is the perfect gift for any little kid who loves space and may want to be an astronaut one day!" —Amazon review

#1 New Release in Children's Space Exploration

A fun new book that teaches your child about outer space.

Meet Luna Muna. Luna Muna is a curious young girl who loves outer space. In fact, she's going to be an astronaut one day! One night, after wishing on a shooting star, Luna Muna discovers a secret power: when she wears her special sparkly space helmet, she can float just like the astronauts in space! After bedtime, Luna Muna blasts off on a wild adventure and discovers that while space is very exciting, her home on Earth is pretty special too.

Learn all about outer space with your children. Luna Muna is a read-out-loud book for parents and young children. Luna is a precocious little girl with big dreams. Through her vivid, relatable character, you can nurture your child's curiosity about life as an astronaut.

Read Luna Muna with your child and help them to:

  • Learn about easy-to-follow outer space themes
  • Gain an early understanding of space exploration and space astronauts
  • Laugh out loud with Luna's outer space adventures!

If your child loved Moon! Earth's Best Friend, If You Had Your Birthday Party On the Moon, More Than A Princess, or Mousetronaut, they'll love Luna Muna. Also, be sure to check out Kellie Gerardi's memoir, Not Necessarily Rocket Science, an Amazon #1 Bestseller in Astronomy & Space Science and Universe.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642506945

Publisher: Mango Media

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Mango Media

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Allyson Wilson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kellie Gerardi

About the Author

Kellie Gerardi is an aerospace and technology professional, a popular science communicator, and a commercial astronaut flying to space on a dedicated research mission with Virgin Galactic. Kellie is the author of Not Necessarily Rocket Science and the children’s picture book series Luna Muna. Kellie lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her husband and their daughter Delta V. You can follow her adventures on social media @kelliegerardi Allyson Wilson is a graphic designer and illustrator who loves creating fun environments full of detail, (and she thinks there’s no such thing as too much sparkle!) She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Josh, and two shining stars, Felicity and Elliott.

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