My kids have always loved science and space exploration. For our science unit, I found myself searching for more space books to add to our collection. My kids love learning about stars and the planets, so finding a book that is kid-level can be kind of tricky. The books I found are perfect for homeschool lesson plans or to teach a young astronaut about all the wonders beyond our atmosphere! If you have wanted to start teaching your kids about space, in a fun and engaging way, now is an excellent time! Here are 11 books that teach kids about space.

- A Place for Pluto
- Moon! Earth’s Best Friend
- Hello World! Solar System
- 8 Little Planets
- Nerdy Babies: Space
- The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal
- Future Astronaut
- Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years
- Sun! One in a Billion
- Moon’s First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship
- If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon
I love incorporating books that are fun and educational and these are just that. If your kids love space than these are the perfect bedtime stories. Non-fiction picture books have a way of making learning fun and we loved using these books to
Do you have any favorite books that teach kids about space? I would love to here about them in the comments below.
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