Book Series · 6 Books

Our Universe: Ready To Read Books

In order from Moon to The Milky Way.

The Our Universe: Ready To Read series is a set of 6 picture books by Marion Dane Bauer, published between 2021 and 2025. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Moon
The Night Sky
The Solar System
Mars
Earth
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Moon
Sale price
$574
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Moon

By Marion Dane Bauer, John Wallace (Illustrator)

Discover the moon's secrets in this fun, fact-filled space adventure.

32 pages
$5.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Explore the wonders of Earth's closest celestial neighbor in this engaging introduction to the moon. Perfect for young space enthusiasts, this book reveals how the moon lights our nights and influences the tides. Dive into a universe of fascinating facts and ignite a passion for science and discovery.
In reading order

Our Universe: Ready To Read Series

6 books · Published 2021–2025

#1
Moon
#1 in Series
Sale price
$574

Moon

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Discover the moon's secrets in this fun, fact-filled space adventure.

#4
The Night Sky
#4 in Series
Sale price
$574

The Night Sky

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Explore the wonders of the night sky, from stars to meteor showers.

#5
The Solar System
#5 in Series
Sale price
$474

The Solar System

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2024

Discover why planets orbit the sun and what Saturn's rings are made of.

Mars
Series
Sale price
$474

Mars

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Uncover Mars' secrets in this space adventure for young explorers.

Earth
Series
Sale price
$474

Earth

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Explore Earth's unique wonders and learn how it sustains life.

The Milky Way
Series
Sale price
$1797

The Milky Way

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2025

Discover the wonders of the Milky Way and our place in the universe.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Our Universe: Ready To Read series?

There are 6 books in the Our Universe: Ready To Read series. It began with Moon in 2021, and the newest book, The Milky Way, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Our Universe: Ready To Read books in?

Start with Moon and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Our Universe: Ready To Read books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Our Universe: Ready To Read to life.

01

Marion Dane Bauer

Author
02

John Wallace

Illustrator

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