5 Minute Space Stories: Science to Read Out Loud! by Gabby Dawnay - Ages 5+ - Hardcover

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781917044042
Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing
Age Range: Ages 5+ (Kindergarten and up)

Overview
5 Minute Space Stories takes young readers on a tour of the solar system with nine read-aloud tales covering the Moon, Earth, the planets, the Sun, comets, and the Milky Way. Written by children's author Gabby Dawnay and illustrated by Mona K., each five-minute story pairs with an "All About" nonfiction page packed with real science facts. This lavish 96-page hardcover is designed for sharing at bedtime, in the classroom, or any time a curious kid wants to look up at the stars and ask questions.

About the Book
5 Minute Space Stories is a non-fiction picture book collection built for reading aloud in short, five-minute bursts, making it ideal for bedtime, car rides, or classroom story time. Gabby Dawnay's lyrical, rhythmic text turns astronomy facts into engaging mini-narratives, while Mona K.'s vivid illustrations bring the Moon, planets, asteroids, and stars to life on the page. Each of the nine stories closes with an "All About" page that expands on the science, answering real questions kids ask, like how the Moon glows, why Earth has seasons, and what lies inside a comet. The stories move outward through the solar system, starting close to home with the Moon and Earth before traveling through the rocky inner planets, the gas giants, and out to the icy remnants of the Milky Way. Published by Magic Cat Publishing as part of its 5 Minute Stories series, this title continues a format built for making science approachable for early readers and their grown-ups. The sturdy hardcover binding makes it a durable addition to a home library, classroom reading corner, or school library shelf. Because each story and its fact page stand alone, the book works equally well read start to finish or dipped into at random, letting a child chase whatever space topic has caught their curiosity that day.

Key Benefits

• Nine complete read-aloud stories, each written to take about five minutes - perfect for bedtime or busy mornings
• Every story pairs with an "All About" nonfiction page that reinforces real astronomy facts
• Vivid, colorful illustrations by Mona K. bring planets, moons, and stars to life
• Sturdy 96-page hardcover built to withstand repeat read-alouds and classroom use
• Rhythmic, engaging text from children's author Gabby Dawnay makes science fun, not dry
• A natural fit for homeschool science units, classroom libraries, and curious young astronomers

About the Author
Gabby Dawnay is a children's author, screenwriter, and occasional illustrator known for turning nonfiction subjects into lively, read-aloud text for young audiences. She has written several titles in the 5 Minute Stories series published by Magic Cat Publishing, pairing accessible science writing with a playful, rhythmic style. Mona K. is the illustrator behind the book's artwork, bringing a bold, colorful visual style to the planets, moons, and cosmic phenomena described in each story. Together, Dawnay and Mona K. have built a recognizable style across the series, blending narrative storytelling with genuine scientific content for early elementary readers.

Why You'll Love This Book
With nine bite-sized space adventures and real science woven into every page, this hardcover is an easy win for bedtime, homeschool science time, or a classroom library refresh. It makes a thoughtful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or back-to-school pick for any kid who dreams of rockets, planets, and stars.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.