Our Galaxy

£14.95

Innovative Design
Made To Treasure

In stock

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 more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages children to learn about rockets, rovers, and other 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. The lush illustrations teach young children about astronomical objects – from the planets in our solar neighbourhood to faraway stars in the Milky Way.

Suitable for children aged 2-6 years.

Dimensions: 321 × 133 mm (12 5/8 × 5 1/4 in)
Pages: 26 pages with 13 illustrations

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

Shipping & Refunds

We currently deliver throughout the United Kingdom.

Standard Delivery: £3.95 Your order will arrive within 2-4 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 48.

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Our Promise to You

We want every gift to bring joy. If something isn't quite right, we're here to help make it better. You have 30 days after receiving your order to return any item – plenty of time to see how it fits into your family's world.

How Returns Work

Getting started is simple: Contact us at hello@haliburtons.com or use the chat feature on our website, and we'll guide you through everything. No forms, no fuss – just a friendly conversation about how we can help.

What we need: Your item should be in the same lovely condition it arrived in – unused, with any tags, and in its original packaging. We'll also need your order number or receipt.

Send it back: Once we've arranged your return, we'll email you a free prepaid return label and clear instructions.

Questions?

Our UK-based team is here to help at hello@haliburtons.com. or through the chat feature on our website.

Innovative Design

STEM Inspired and Curriculum Aligned

Made To Treasure

Why we chose it

I'm 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.

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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