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Look Inside Space

Rob Lloyd Jones author Enrica Rusina illustrator Benedetta Giaufret illustrator

Format:Board book

Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published:1st Sep '12

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Look Inside Space cover

A fun and friendly flap book introducing young readers to the wonders of space.

A fun flap book packed with interesting information about space, and the amazing things that float through it - stars, moons, comets, and the planets of our solar system. Each double-page spread has a colour illustration, and several flaps to lift to find out more about what's going on in the scene.

Why do stars shine? And how was the moon made?

Children can blast off into space with this fantastic interactive flap book revealing the secrets of the Universe.

Vibrant illustrations and simple explanations combined with over 70 flaps to lift. Each double page covers a different topic, including 'Glittering galaxies', 'On the Moon' and 'Space Station'.

A great-fun flap book introducing our solar system to young children through detailed colour spreads and interactive novelty pages. * The Bookseller *
A fantastically interactive book for younger children. Full of flaps to lift (and flaps under flaps) that reveal amazing facts about space! * Royal Society Young People's Book Prize judge's comments *
Good introduction to the solar system, offering information in bite-sized chunks. * The Telegraph *
An enticing introduction to space without becoming overwhelming... ideal for younger astronomers-to-be. * Playing by the Book blog *
Another winning Usborne flap book. * Kul Collective blog *
Breaks down information into easily digestible chunks while also adding an element of fun. * Progressive Preschool *
Definitely worth a read and recommended for all potential space explorers. * Norfolk Schools Library Service *
For your youngest astronauts, you can't beat Look Inside Space. Published 2012, so in no way old and out-of-date, this is an exciting illustrated title for young enthusiasts. * Minerva Reads *
Packed with fascinating information... an excellent springboard for further discovery. * Parents in Touch *
The sky's the limit for inquisitive youngsters who will be over the moon with a brilliant Look Inside book which has 70 flaps to lift...a fun and fascinating way to introduce children aged four and over to our solar system. * Lancashire Evening Post *
Sumptuously illustrated, fact-filled, flap-filled and fantastic. * ReadItDaddy blog *
Younger readers will absolutely love it. * Popular Science *
Young readers intrigued by space will be captivated by this engaging tour of the universe. * Science Magazine *

  • Winner of Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2013

ISBN: 9781409523383

Dimensions: 223mm x 200mm x 15mm

Weight: 400g

14 pages