The Big Beyond - The Story of Space Travel

A fast-paced poem about space travel, illustrated by Aaron Cushley. CLiPPA-shortlisted James Carter also wrote "Once Upon A Star".

About the author

Aaron is an illustrator from Belfast in Northern Ireland. He loves drawing and creating work that fuels his curiosity and adventurous side. Most of his work has been influenced by experiences and the world around him. When he's not out walking his dog he's scribbling down sketches of thoughts and images that come to mind.
JAMES CARTER is an award-winning poet, non-fiction writer and ambassador for National Poetry Day. James travels all over the UK with his melodica (that’s Steve) to give lively performances and workshops. In the last twenty years he has visited over 1400 schools, and performed at various prestigious literary festivals. He lives with his family in Oxfordshire and offers global virtual poetry sessions.www.jamescarterpoet.co.uk

Summary

Once upon a rocket

a countdown has begun,

from 10, 9, 8

to 7 and 6

to 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Get ready for blast-off with this fast-paced poem that’s all about space travel. From the early humans who dreamt of wings to the Moon landing, and from spacecraft exploring Mars to the future beyond… Climb on board for an adventure into outer space!

Product details

• Authors: James Carter, Aaron Cushley
• Assisted by: Aaron Cushley (Illustration)
• Publisher: Little Tiger Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2019
• EAN: 9781848577978
• ISBN: 978-1-84857-797-8
• Dimensions: 252 mm x 287 mm x 8 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Poems and rhymes; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Astronomy, Space (Children's / Teenage), astronauts; space travel; space craft, juvenile; educational; informative, space; poetry; rocket, poetry; poem; children's book