Little earthlings need to discover the world around them and beyond—space. As these little ones grow, it's important to enchant them with every subject, and what's more engaging than books about the universe and their place in it? From the planets to the stars, babies will enjoy learning about space. To nurture that future scientist, we've collected the best books around.
There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System by Trish Rabe and Aristides Ruiz
A planetary adventure with the Cat in the Hat
It's never too early to introduce babies to Dr. Suess, and this fun selection sends young minds into orbit. Little space novices will join the Cat in the Hat on a trip into distant space to learn about the solar system. This rhyming adventure presents all eight planets in this outer space. So, strap in and let imagination take flight.
Hello, World! Solar System by Jill McDonald
Delightful first-look book at features the solar system
Babies will learn about the universe with this charming planetary look. They will peek into the night sky, beginning with the moon, traveling to the sun, and then to all the planets. The story unfolds alongside vibrant illustrations to enchant little ones as they uncover fun facts about each celestial part of the solar system.
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
A skyward quest for dream fulfillment
This inspirational story follows a boy and his quest to capture a star. It chronicles his journey and attempts to satisfy that goal. The text is paired with geometric-style images that bring a delightful story to life. This book captures the importance of having dreams, reaching for them, and accepting that some dreams might grow into new ones.
8 Little Planets by Chris Ferrie and Lizzy Doyle
18-page planetary board book with cheery illustrations
This sun-centered introduction to the solar system is a happy little tale that celebrates each planet with fun, specific facts. The cheery rhymed text is accompanied by cute illustrations that complement the text and personify the planets. Each celestial body ultimately becomes less distant and more like a friend.
Nerdy Babies: Space by Emmy Kastner
Little astronauts travel to space in this celestial book
Inquisitive infants will journey with the space-exploring babies in this fun quest, unraveling the mysterious universe question by question. They will learn about everything from gravity to the planets, with an overview of space that is universally adorable. The text is paired with dynamic illustrations to help children embark on an educational journey, providing a truly engaging experience.
Baby University: ABC's board book set by Chris Ferrie
Four-book collection for inquisitive minds
Babies will get familiar with science, mathematics, and language with this alphabet-focused board book collection. The four books cover math, science, physics, and space, coupling letters with principles and concepts specific to each area. The pages are beautifully illustrated to support the terminology, providing babies with enjoyable content. This is a great introductory set to fill the scientific space in a child's library.
Space lit for littles
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Those new to Earth will need an overview of their universe. To do that, there are fun, informational books meant to reveal the magical components of the world and space. Babies will learn about the planets and more with a great collection of foundational stories. Our staff pick is There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System by Trish Rabe and Aristides Ruiz because Dr. Seuss's books are a staple in every library, and this one takes off to space. The story follows the ever-popular Cat in the Hat as he adventures into the universe with Thing One, Thing Two, Dick, and Sally. This enjoyable story features the solar system and more. Who wouldn't want to join in on this exploratory journey?
For a more in-depth look at science and mathematics, the Baby University: ABC's board book set by Chris Ferrie is a great little collection. This four-book set explores the alphabet with an interesting spin, featuring subjects including mathematics, science, physics, and space. Babies will learn their ABCs as well as basic principles and concepts in each book.
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