Our Galaxy: A First Adventure in Space

Selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024

As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, ‘These three beautifully designed books will introduce kids to life underwater, the galaxies above, and their own world here on earth'.

‘Sure to ignite wonder, curiosity, and a desire to learn more about space, science, and technology.’ – Celebrate Picture Books

A stunning addition to the bestselling Our World Collection, this colorful, creative picture book transforms into a freestanding globe.

Explore our galactic home with this charming read-aloud introduction to astronomy. Beautifully illustrated and cleverly designed, Our Galaxy opens and folds back into a sturdy circular globe fastened by a hidden magnetic closure.

Rhyming verse and lush illustrations teach young children about astronomical objects – from the planets in our solar neighborhood to faraway stars in the Milky Way. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages children to learn about rockets, rovers, and other space technologies.

Inspiring, informative, and one-of-a-kind, this artful homage to outer space is both an invitation to explore the night sky and an object to be treasured for years to come.

Ages 2-6

Review

'Visually pleasing...this read soars into space and inspires.' - Bookworm for Kids

'A fantastic introduction to space ... the artwork is stunning, and younger children, particularly those aged 2-4, are especially captivated.' - Mommy's Block Party

About the Author

Sue Lowell Gallion is an award-winning children’s book author based in Kansas City. She is the author of Phaidon’s Our World: A First Book of Geography, Our Seasons: The World in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn, and Our Underwater World: A First Dive into Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers among others.

Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014 with an MFA in Illustration and has since worked as a commercial illustrator for clients such as The New Yorker, New York Times, and Chanel.