Astro Girl

Written and illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max

A girl dreams of space, but where has her inspiration been?

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32 pages· 259 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~480L

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Bookroo's summary

Astrid dreams of becoming an astronaut, practicing space missions with her dad while her mom is away. As she tackles zero gravity and tube food, the mystery of her mom's whereabouts lingers. When they reunite at the air base, Astrid's space-themed shirt hints at a surprising connection. What role does her mom play in her cosmic aspirations? Discover the inspiring twist that brings Astrid's dreams closer to reality.

From the publisher

The stars are the limit for a little girl who acts out her wish to be an astronaut — inspired by a very special person. Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. “I want to be an astronaut!” she says to everyone who will listen. While her mama is away, Astrid and her papa have fun acting out the challenges an astronaut faces on a space mission — like being in zero gravity (“I can do that all day long!” she says), eating food from a kind of tube, and doing science experiments with the help of cookie sheets. When at last it’s time to meet Mama at the air base, Astrid wears her favorite space T-shirt to greet her. But where exactly has Mama been? Channeling a sense of childlike delight, Ken Wilson-Max brings space travel up close for young readers and offers an inspiring ending.

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