Space books have a useful way of making children feel both very small and entirely capable of asking the next enormous question. They can turn the Moon into a best friend, a birthday party into a lesson on gravity, and the darkest dark into the beginning of an astronaut’s dream. Curiosity, fortunately, requires no spacesuit.
Drawing from Bookroo’s collection of 1,411 space books, our editors selected standout stories and nonfiction for aspiring astronauts, young scientists, and readers who simply enjoy a very long trip. Start with our shortlist of 10 favorites, then browse the full collection by age.
A visitor from outer space learns about life on Earth and its inhabitants.
The story of the Moon and its relationship with Earth.
Discover your place in the universe through a journey of size and scale.
A child imagines having a birthday party on the Moon
Discover how lift and thrust make things fly in this playful introduction to rocket science for little ones.
A young dreamer faces his fear of the dark after witnessing the moon landing.
A young dreamer rallies her community to witness a rare comet sighting together.
Pluto embarks on a cosmic quest to discover why he's no longer a planet.
Can Oliver survive middle school while unraveling cosmic mysteries?
A young lunar resident uncovers a deadly secret on Moon Base Alpha.
Sturdy introductions to rockets, planets, astronauts, and the Moon — first space books for ages 0–3.
Lift the flaps and explore the wonders of our solar system.
Discover how lines form the universe's intricate tapestry.
A boy and the moon explore the night, uncovering its hidden wonders.
Blast off to dreamland with a bedtime journey through space.
A mischievous monkey embarks on a space adventure.
A child's imagination transforms the moon into everyday wonders.
Can your baby become an astronaut? Discover the skills they already have!
Lift flaps to uncover hidden space friends and a surprise mirror.
Embark on a cosmic journey through the Milky Way with your little astronaut.
Explore the solar system with vibrant photos and simple facts for young minds.
An alien child receives cosmic gifts and a loving goodnight kiss.
Planets, astronauts, Moon landings, and very large questions — space read-alouds for ages 3–8.
Three siblings face personal struggles as the Challenger launch looms, altering their lives forever.
A class goes on a field trip to a planetarium to learn about stars and planets, but their trip is disrupted by a storm.
A young boy moves to a new planet with his family and navigates a new school and friendships.
Ralph dreams of a rocket ship adventure. Can he build one with imagination?
A person is introduced to the planet Earth and its inhabitants.
A girl dreams of fixing rockets and must save a prince's ship in distress.
A young girl discovers a new comet, changing her life forever.
A young chef's alien snacks bring unexpected fame across the galaxy.
A boy's late-night adventure with his friend leads to an unexpected journey.
Two mice build a rocket to reach the cheese moon.
A father and son explore dreams, discovering the universe's endless possibilities.
Two brothers embark on a moon adventure. Is it real or imagined?
Moon-base mysteries, cosmic comedy, science, and adventure for independent readers ages 7–12.
A witch raises a magical child, unaware of the looming threats and a young man's quest to end her life.
A girl seeks the Old Man on the Moon to change her family's fortune.
A pilot crashes in the desert and meets a mysterious boy from another world.
A boy falls from the sky and lands on Earth, where he befriends a human boy and together they try to stop an evil robot from destroying the world.
A cyborg mechanic must uncover her past to save Earth from a lunar threat.
A girl's shadow comes to life, revealing her true self.
A reluctant pilot discovers a mech with a dark secret, thrusting him into an ancient war threatening the galaxy.
A young girl's friend is kidnapped by an alien species and she must navigate a strange world to rescue him.
A girl flees her destroyed sanctuary, seeking others like her in a mysterious world.
A boy's quest to launch his iPod into space uncovers family secrets.
Survive the alien invasion: trust no one, not even those who look human.
Sam must face his fears when a ghost haunts his home.
