“Beautifully written, making a prominent figure readily accessible to children.” -School Library Journal
The second picture book from astronaut Scott Kelly follows his adventure-seeking travels through some of the wild places he's slept! Young readers will be delighted by the playful text and encouraging message to dream of the stars.
Scott Kelly was born for adventure. But exploring takes a lot of enery--and sleep is the super fuel to turbocharge dreams. Luckily, sleeping can be exciting if you're drifting off in the right place.
Scott has fallen asleep at the bottom of the ocean, in the cockpit of an F-14 fighter jet, in a yurt on Mount Everest, and of course in space! Join Scott on his many adventures, and maybe they'll inspire dreams of your own!
This sweet and adventurous story is the perfect bedtime tale for future astronauts and adventurers!
"Kelly tells in quite lyrical language of his and brother’s childhoods and journeys to space...Burton’s digital illustrations add magic and wonder to the text. A thoughtful meditation, for avid fans of space exploration and newbies alike." --School Library Journal, starred review
“A captivating tale guaranteed to keep youngsters wide awake in wonder.” -Kirkus Reviews
SCOTT KELLY is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a member of the yearlong mission to the ISS. During the Year in Space mission, he set records for the total accumulated number of days spent in space and for the single longest space mission by an American astronaut. He lives in Houston, Texas.
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IZZY BURTON is a director and artist living in Brighton, UK. Beyond her picture books, she also makes short films and advertisements, and does design work for TV & film.
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“Beautifully written, making a prominent figure readily accessible to children.” -School Library Journal
The second picture book from astronaut Scott Kelly follows his adventure-seeking travels through some of the wild places he's slept! Young readers will be delighted by the playful text and encouraging message to dream of the stars.
Scott Kelly was born for adventure. But exploring takes a lot of enery--and sleep is the super fuel to turbocharge dreams. Luckily, sleeping can be exciting if you're drifting off in the right place.
Scott has fallen asleep at the bottom of the ocean, in the cockpit of an F-14 fighter jet, in a yurt on Mount Everest, and of course in space! Join Scott on his many adventures, and maybe they'll inspire dreams of your own!
This sweet and adventurous story is the perfect bedtime tale for future astronauts and adventurers!
Praise
"Kelly tells in quite lyrical language of his and brother’s childhoods and journeys to space...Burton’s digital illustrations add magic and wonder to the text. A thoughtful meditation, for avid fans of space exploration and newbies alike." --School Library Journal, starred review
“A captivating tale guaranteed to keep youngsters wide awake in wonder.” -Kirkus Reviews
SCOTT KELLY is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a member of the yearlong mission to the ISS. During the Year in Space mission, he set records for the total accumulated number of days spent in space and for the single longest space mission by an American astronaut. He lives in Houston, Texas.
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IZZY BURTON is a director and artist living in Brighton, UK. Beyond her picture books, she also makes short films and advertisements, and does design work for TV & film.
View titles by Izzy Burton
