Child of the Universe
Child of the Universe
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Child of the Universe

Written by Ray Jayawardhana & illustrated by Raúl Colón
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$17.99
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3 - 7
Reading age
40
Page count
680L
Lexile measure
Mar 17, 2020
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Perfect for fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be and That’s Me Loving You, this picture book by a renowned astrophysicist is a lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe. Just like the sun gives shine to the moon, you light up the world beyond this room . . .You are grand and marvelous, strong and mysterious.The history of the world is in your fingertips. A lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe, this gorgeously illustrated picture book shares the immensity of a parent’s love along with the message that we are all connected to the broader cosmos in important and intimate ways. A perfect bedtime read-aloud, Child of the Universe is a book to cherish forever. The author is an astrophysicist who has been fascinated by the universe since he was a child. As a parent, he has developed a new appreciation for the deep connections between billions of years of cosmic evolution and this one tiny human.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781524717544
    Publication Date
    March 17, 2020
    Publisher
    Make Me a World
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Lexile® Level
    680L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.4

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