Mousetronaut
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Mousetronaut
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Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with “mice-tronauts” on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space.
The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission and is chosen for the flight! While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikes—and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day.
With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!
Series: The Mousetronaut Series
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Mousetronaut, by Mark Kelly, is a charming children's book that centres on a small but hardworking mouse named Meteor. Reviews highlight how the story, inspired by Kelly's experience with real mice aboard the space shuttle Endeavour, conveys themes of problem-solving, hard work, and the unique advantages of being small. Kirkus and Publishers Weekly praise the adventurous spirit and textured illustrations of the book, while the New York Times Book Review appreciates Meteor’s heroic journey that is likely to resonate with young readers who see themselves in the little mouse's role.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781442458246
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 October 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books
Illustration: f-c (reflective); jkt spfx: foil + embssng
Contributors:
- Illustrated by C. F. Payne
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 479g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Mark Kelly has served as the US Senator from Arizona since 2020. He was a captain in the United States Navy when he commanded the final mission of space shuttle Endeavour in May 2011. A veteran of four space flights to the International Space Station, he is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and holds a master’s degree from the US Naval Postgraduate School.
C. F. Payne has illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the New York Times bestselling Mousetronaut by astronaut Mark Kelly; the Texas Bluebonnet winner Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy, written by Phil Bildner; and the New York Times bestsellers The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Micawber, both by John Lithgow. He teaches at the Columbus College of Art & Design, where he is the chair of the Illustration Department. Payne lives with his wife and children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him online at CFPayne.com.
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