Child of the Universe

Author Ray Jayawardhana Illustrated by Raul Colón

Grades Preschool - 2 Ages 3-7

Perfect for fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be and That's Me Loving You, this picture book by a renowned astrophysicist is a lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe.

Just like the sun gives shine to the moon,
you light up the world beyond this room . . .
You are grand and marvelous, strong and mysterious.
The history of the world is in your fingertips.

A lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe, this gorgeously illustrated picture book shares the immensity of a parent's love along with the message that we are all connected to the broader cosmos in important and intimate ways. A perfect bedtime read-aloud, Child of the Universe is a book to cherish forever.

The author is an astrophysicist who has been fascinated by the universe since he was a child. As a parent, he has developed a new appreciation for the deep connections between billions of years of cosmic evolution and this one tiny human.

Available Formats

Hardcover 9781524717544
Hardcover Library Binding 9781524717551
eBook 9781524717568

Awards

Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year - SELECTION 2021

Random House Children's Books Teachers and Librarians