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“This book highlights the character education concepts of teamwork, cooperation, adaptability and resilience. It also offers an invitation to children to use their imaginations and remain open to the exciting possibilities of exploration (as astronauts or aquanauts!).”

The Only Astronaut

Written by Mahak Jain
Illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier
Published by Kids Can Press, Limited

Avni loves being the only astronaut in her space station. She’s in charge of when she takes off and where she goes. But space exploration can be a lot of work for one astronaut. It’s time for a new mission: find an assistant. Avni crisscrosses the distant galaxies (her neighborhood) in search of the perfect partner. Does that even exist? Will Avni make space for a copilot or will it be mission impossible?

Primary ISBN: 9781525307362
Publication Date: June 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older

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Setting: Space Station

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