Looking for the best space books for kids? Buckle up and blast off into our list of books about space full of stars, planets, and other fun astronomy facts!
Kids love stories about rocket ships and faraway galaxies. Something about the mysteries and infinite possibilities of the unknown parts of the universe sparks children’s imagination and curiosity.
Whether your kids dream of becoming astronauts, astonomers, or simply wish to gaze at the stars with wonder, the right space books can inspire young readers to explore science and discover the marvels of our solar system and beyond.
Below we have listed the best books about space, both fiction and nonfiction, that are perfect for preschoolers and elementary school kids.
Best Space Books for Kids
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space makes the perfect first space book for your kids. Designed for ages 4-8, it makes a great addition to your science collection for your beginning reader.
Filled with bold illustrations, Little Kids First Big Book of Space is sure to captivate children’s interests. Within the pages of this book, kids will learn about the sun, moon, planets, galaxies, comets, and much more.
There is No Place Like Space! All About Our Solar System is another great reading option for introducing space to your little readers. Starring Dr. Seuss’ famous The Cat in the Hat, kids will enjoy the rhyming phrases while learning more about the Earth, sun, stars, planets, and more. This book also includes a glossary to familiarize children with common space-themed definitions.
Designed for older children ages 7-13, Astronomy for Kids offers a guiding hand for kids who want to explore outer space with their own eyes! This makes a perfect companion gift when buying your kids their first telescope or binoculars. There are even 30 sights to see with just the naked eye!
This space book will have your children off the couch and outside to explore the night sky. Clear illustrations are included so they know what they are looking for and where to spot it, such as constellations and shooting stars — which they can then show to their family and friends.
1,000 Facts About Space is another National Geographic offering that provides your children with a wealth of knowledge about outer space. Young readers will love learning short facts they can share with others. They will discover 75 facts about stars, learn 15 facts about weather in space, and more. Each planet has its own set of facts, as well as the Milky Way and things outside our galaxy.
Jupiter the Gassy Giant shifts gears a bit in our list of space books for kids. Instead of being facts and non-fiction, this book weaves science and story together for an entertaining book for elementary school kids. The story provides a deeper look at the planet Jupiter and the interesting smells scientists have discovered that live on the planet’s surface. They combine the facts with humorous comparisons that will captivate your kids to keep reading until the end.
Stargazing is a fun hobby for children to do at night. Constellations for Kids makes it easy to spot the many constellations in the night sky. This book uses easy to follow sky maps and simple directions to discover 25 constellations when your children are outside looking up at the stars each night. Along with the constellation guidance, kids will also learn basic concepts for stargazing and fun facts about mythology inside the pages of this space book.
Who Was Neil Armstrong? is a fascinating biography about one of the most popular astronauts in the world. Space enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy learning more about Neil Armstrong and what led him to take the first steps on the moon.
The book discusses how Armstrong loved building model planes as a boy and even worked as a test pilot for aircraft experiments before taking his legendary trip to the moon. Learning more about the life of a famous astronaut can show children that they can grow up to be anything they want!
ABCs of Space is another fantastic first space book for small children. The board book features pieces of space in alphabetical order, with a simple explanation for each concept. For example, “A is for asteroid. An asteroid is a big chunk of rock that orbits the Sun.”
Bold pictures accompany each description to hold the reader’s (or listener’s) attention. Children as young as 3 years old can enjoy the short pages of this book.
Spark imagination, excitement, and learning with If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon. This amazing picture book shows your children what it would be like to jump on a rocket ship for a party on the moon’s surface.
The bold illustrations bring the story to life—so much so that your children could have fun planning their own moon birthday party! This space book for kids packs so much science and fun that children won’t even know how much they are learning.
Dinos in Space is another choice for beginning readers that combines two concepts many children love: outer space and dinosaurs! A group of dino friends find a rocket ship and decide to travel into space in this silly yet engaging children’s book designed for ages 3-5.
The story’s rhyming sequence reminds us all of the popular Dr. Seuss series. It captivates listeners while introducing them to basic space concepts. This picture book also introduces the moral of appreciating our planet and what we have here on Earth.
We hope you have found a few interesting space books from our list above to share with your little readers. Grab your favorites and blast off into space within the pages of the best space books for kids!
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