Phaidon Press

Our Galaxy

£13.99

Innovative Design
Made To Treasure

A journey through space that transforms into a galactic globe

This enchanting board book takes young astronomers on their first adventure beyond our world through gentle rhyming verse and luminous illustrations by award-winning artist Lisk Feng. From the familiar moon and sun to the distant stars of the Milky Way, children discover the wonders of our cosmic neighbourhood through beautiful, accessible storytelling.

What makes this book truly special is its ingenious design - it opens and folds back into a sturdy circular globe, fastened by a hidden magnetic closure. Secondary text offers detailed facts about rockets, rovers, and space technologies, making it perfect for curious minds ready to explore deeper.

Selected as one of Oprah's Favorite Things 2024, this beautiful addition to Phaidon's bestselling Our World Collection combines the joy of read-aloud storytelling with the wonder of hands-on discovery.

Suitable for children aged 2-5 years

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Further Information

What's Included: Board book with magnetic closure that transforms into a freestanding globe

Author: Sue Lowell Gallion, award-winning children's book author

Illustrator: Lisk Feng, award-winning illustrator whose commercial work includes The New Yorker and New York Times

About the Our World Collection: This title is part of Phaidon's bestselling Our World Collection, which includes Our World: A First Book of Geography, Our Seasons, and Our Underwater World

Reading Level: Perfect for read-alouds with toddlers and independent reading for early readers

Special Features:

Transforms from book to standing globe display
Two levels of text (simple rhymes + detailed facts)
Hidden magnetic closure for secure globe formation
13 beautiful illustrations throughout

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781838668839

Title: Our Galaxy: A First Adventure in Space

Author: Sue Lowell Gallion

Illustrator: Lisk Feng

Publisher: Phaidon

Age Range: 2-6 years

Format: Board Book

Pages: 26 pages

Dimensions: 32.1 x 13.3 cm

Key Features: Transforms into freestanding globe, magnetic closure, rhyming verse, space and astronomy introduction, 13 illustrations.

Why we like it

We're always drawn to books that work on multiple levels, and this one is genuinely special. It's beautiful as a traditional read-aloud - the rhyming text flows naturally and Lisk Feng's illustrations are simply stunning. But then it transforms into this wonderful standing globe that becomes part of a child's room.

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Phaidon Press

For over 95 years, Phaidon Press has brought exceptional design and editorial excellence to books that inspire wonder. Their children's collection reflects the same commitment to quality that has made them one of the world's most respected publishers. Through thoughtful collaborations with leading illustrators and specialists, they create books that respect young readers' intelligence while making complex subjects beautifully accessible. Every Phaidon book is designed to be treasured, encouraging repeated discovery and lifelong learning.

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