Librio Library #62 – The Only Astronaut – Mahak Jain and Andrea Stegmaier
2 Minute ReadWhy we chose “The Only Astronaut”
Space is a place full of mysteries, and the cosmos is often a source of dreams, fantasies and game ideas. The mysteries and wonders of the universe don’t only fascinate children. Whether it’s the exciting stories of astronauts stepping on the moon or discovering distant planets – space inspires a lust for adventure.
In this blog post we present a galactically great picture book: “The Only Astronaut” by Mahak Jain and Andrea Stegmaier.
The countdown has begun: Space is waiting! Avni’s sense of drive is insatiable because her next adventure is just a rocket ride away. Her new mission: Find a new assistant!
Will she succeed?
The Only Astronaut is a fast-paced story about the enthusiasm for space and the value of friendship.
Favorite Image
“The Only Astronaut” depicts diversity in a wonderfully natural way. One of our favorite images shows the moment when Avni welcomes her new co-pilot Aya as a new crew member.
Kids will like
A space logbook, a rocket launch pad, real alien gold – the book is full of little details that children will enjoy.
Adults will like
Mahak Jain and Andrea Stegmaier tell the story with a good pace and beautiful illustrations. A great sense of mood is also portrayed through the imaginative games of the children. “The Only Astronaut” shows how important cohesion and friendship are – whether on earth or in the vastness of space.
If you like “The Only Astronaut”
Born in India and living in Canada, Mahak Jain works for various publishers and teaches creative writing. Her storybook debut “Maya” was released in 2016 and won the South Asia Book Award.
Andrea Stegmaier was born in Freiburg and lives in Stuttgart and has illustrated several books.
More recommendations from our collection
If you are looking for extraordinary children’s books, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some of our top tips for book lovers of all ages:
“A Tale Of Two“ is about an exciting game of hide-and-seek that takes place in a library: an imaginative story for children between two and eight years old.
The picture book, “Van Dog“ is full of quirky humor: a colorful declaration of love for creativity and fantasy.
“Pie For Breakfast“is a combination of a childrens story and a recipe book: a sweet invitation to get an apron on with the kidsand try out new recipes together.
“Grandad’s Island“ tells a loving story of Grandpa and his grandson: A great book with depth.
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