Amazing Space Books for Kids

When it comes to Science topics, one of my children’s favorite is outer space! Learning about space, astronomy and astronauts is a lot of fun, not to mention planets and stars. In this post, we share some amazing space books for kids.

Your kids will love these fun space activities for kids. From a counting game, board games, to printables and more. You can add any of these colorfully illustrated books to your solar system learning for your kids.

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Recommended Space Toys for Kids

If you need gift ideas for your space-lover kid, I recommend these space toys. They will love them!

BLOONSY Space Shuttle Toy | Rocket Ship with Astronaut | Space Toys for Kids 3 5Educational Insights Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Rocket Take Apart Toy with Electric Toy Drill, Preschool STEM Toy, Gift for Boys & Girls, Ages 3+Little Experimenter Telescope for Kids – Children Telescope + Projector and 24 Space Images, Including Educational Activity Book – Great Educational and Space Toy for KidsBooTaa 29JOYIN White Rocket Ship Play Tent Pop up Play Tent with Tunnel and Playhouse Kids Indoor Outdoor Spaceship Tent SetVANLINNY Space Toys, 204 pcs Train Sets with Mini Star Projector for Kids, Toy Car and 2 Astronaut Minifigures, Christmas Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boy/Girl

Recommended Space Activity Kits

Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Space

Do you have a space lover? You’ll love these other space vocabulary cards, writing worksheets, interactive notebook pieces and more in the Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Space.

Space Playdough Sensory Kit

Grab this space-themed play dough kit that any space lover will love!

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space

These colorful illustrations will help all kids to learn the ins and outs of space. National Geographic has vivid images for everything space!

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There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System

All kids love to learn from The Cat in the Hat. In this book, they get to enjoy a trip through space with the cat!

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Roaring Rockets

Head into space in a rocket manned by animals. Kids will learn space and even some new words in this colorful book.

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Through the Milky Way on a PB&J

Sami and Thomas enjoy a fun trip to space in a ship made from their treehouse in this fun book of adventure.

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I Want to Be an Astronaut

Are the kids interested in learning more about NASA astronauts? This picture book is a great place to start!

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Our Solar System

See our galaxy in vibrant color and graphics with this amazing book of fun. Kids will be so entertained, they won’t even know they are learning.

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Space!: The Universe as You’ve Never Seen It Before

Learn everything kids need to know about this space. This comprehensive kids encyclopedia will teach it all.

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There Was an Old Martian Who Swallowed the Moon

Enjoy this rendition of a classic. Kids will be laughing so hard, it is sure to become a family favorite.

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A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations–and How You Can Find Them in the Sky

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How to Catch a Star

What would happen if a child set out to catch a star? The answer is in the book that will entertain kids of all ages!

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Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story

This mouse isn’t going to let his size stop him; he is determined to be an astronaut. Follow along on his fun journey.

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Binky the Space Cat

Here’s another fun animal to visit space with. Follow along on the journey of Binky, a simple house cat.

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The Everything Kids’ Astronomy Book

This book is excellent to teach astronomy. It includes topics such as aliens, space ships, and even the constellations for eager learners.

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The Sun: Our Nearest Star (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out)

Why is the sun important? This book will help kids find the meaning to very important questions about the sun.

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I hope you found a great space book to read with your child.

Start adding more books to your homeschool library. Check out my list of the Best Educational Books for Kids.

If you are looking for great space books for your preschooler, these Solar System Books for Preschool will be perfect.

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