Ada And The Galaxies (Hb)

Ada And The Galaxies is a warm, inviting voyage into the cosmos for curious minds of all ages and a perfect fit for families seeking science and storytelling. Set on a Maine island and told in a gentle, adventurous tone, this picture-book blends wonder, learning, and heart so readers feel like they’re part of Ada’s skyward journey—and that the universe is closer than they think. Written by the renowned physicist Alan Lightman and brought to life by Susanna Chapman’s stunning illustrations, Ada And The Galaxies follows Ada as she explores daytime nature with her grandparents—tracking osprey, paddling a kayak, and collecting shells—before the night reveals a tapestry of stars. When fog clouds the sky, Ada’s curiosity and her grandfather’s steady guidance turn a potential disappointment into a doorway to wonder, inviting children to see how science and imagination illuminate the world. The book fuses storytelling with science in a lyrical, kid-friendly rhythm. Each spread blends photographs from the Hubble telescope with Susanna Chapman's charming art to illuminate ideas about stars, galaxies, light, and the vastness of space, while keeping the pace accessible for read-alouds or independent reading. Ada And The Galaxies presents concepts through observation and wonder, inviting young readers to notice the world around them, ask questions, and feel that they belong to a universe full of possibility. A Maine island setting that blends daytime nature discoveries with starlit wonder Layered visuals: Susanna Chapman’s drawings combined with authentic Hubble telescope imagery Accessible science concepts about stars, galaxies, light, and our place in the cosmos Engaging storytelling that invites observation, questions, and imagination Beautiful hardback edition with durable pages and rich illustrations After finishing the journey of Ada And The Galaxies, readers are left with a renewed sense of wonder about the night sky and the natural world. They feel inspired to look up, to ask questions, and to imagine big possibilities, carrying a calm confidence that science can be joyful, approachable, and deeply meaningful.