Goodnight, Astronaut

"Beautifully written, making a prominent figure readily accessible to children." -School Library Journal

The second picture book from astronaut Scott Kelly follows his adventure-seeking travels through some of the wild places he's slept Young readers will be delighted by the playful text and encouraging message to dream of the stars.

Scott Kelly was born for adventure. But exploring takes a lot of enery--and sleep is the super fuel to turbocharge dreams. Luckily, sleeping can be exciting if you're drifting off in the right place.

Scott has fallen asleep at the bottom of the ocean, in the cockpit of an F-14 fighter jet, in a yurt on Mount Everest, and of course in space Join Scott on his many adventures, and maybe they'll inspire dreams of your own

This sweet and adventurous story is the perfect bedtime tale for future astronauts and adventurers

Author: Scott Kelly
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/02/2021
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781524764289
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2020
Publishers Weekly 02/01/2021
School Library Journal 02/01/2021 pg. 61

About the Author
SCOTT KELLY is a NASA astronaut best known for spending a record-breaking year in space. He is a former US Navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and veteran of four spaceflights. Kelly commanded the space shuttle Endeavour in 2007 and twice commanded the International Space Station. He lives in Houston, Texas. You can follow him on Facebook at NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly, and on Instagram and Twitter at @StationCDRKelly. Visit him at scottkelly.com.

Izzy Burton is a BAFTA-nominated director in animation who spends her time dreaming up stories and creating art for them--in both films and books. Her favorite movies are Interstellar and (most of) the Star Wars saga, so it's been her absolute dream to illustrate a book about space with a real spaceman! (Yes, she's still excited.) Visit her at izzyburton.co.uk.