Celebrate World Space Week with the best space books for kids

Every year from October 4–10, World Space Week celebrates the achievements of space science and inspires the next generation to explore the universe. It's the perfect opportunity to encourage children to look up at the night sky, ask big questions and discover the wonders of space through books.

Whether they're fascinated by rockets, dream of becoming an astronaut or love learning amazing facts about planets and stars, there's an Usborne space book to spark every child's imagination. From interactive books for little learners to fascinating guides, creative activities and inspiring stories about space exploration, we've rounded up our favorite space books for every age.

New space books coming soon

Looking for something new? These upcoming releases are perfect for celebrating World Space Week and inspiring curious young astronomers.

Amazing Space Facts is packed with incredible discoveries, surprising statistics and fascinating facts that children will love sharing with friends and family.

For bedtime reading with a magical twist, Glow in the Dark Space introduces planets, constellations and spacecraft with glowing pages that bring the night sky to life.

If your child enjoys looking up at the stars, Book of the Telescope explains how telescopes work and how they've helped us uncover the mysteries of the universe.

Children who enjoy puzzles can test their observation skills with 100 Children's Wordsearches: Space, packed with space-themed wordsearches that are perfect for vacations, classrooms and rainy afternoons.

First discoveries (Ages 3–5 / Pre-K)

For children taking their very first journey into space, interactive books are the perfect place to begin.

Peek Inside Space invites little readers to peek through holes and lift sturdy flaps as they discover rockets, astronauts and the International Space Station. It's an engaging introduction that's perfect for sharing together.

My Very First Space Book introduces planets, stars, day and night, and simple ideas about gravity with bright illustrations and friendly explanations.

Children who enjoy hands-on learning will love decorating scenes in First Sticker Book Space, while Wipe-Clean Space Activities lets them practice tracing, counting and problem-solving again and again.

For an unforgettable storytime, Pop-Up Space brings rockets, astronauts and planets spectacularly to life with impressive pop-up scenes.

Explore the universe (Ages 6+ / Grades 1–6)

As children's curiosity grows, these books help explain the incredible science behind our universe.

Understanding Astronomy is an engaging introduction to the Solar System, stars, galaxies and beyond, making it an excellent choice for children beginning to explore astronomy.

For readers who want to dig deeper into space science, How it Works: The Universe explains everything from gravity and black holes to the life cycle of stars with clear illustrations and accessible explanations.

First Encyclopedia of Space is perfect for children who love dipping into different topics, with bite-sized information covering planets, space exploration, astronauts and the wider universe.

Children fascinated by the biggest objects in space will love Big Book of Stars and Planets, packed with eye-catching illustrations and incredible facts.

For readers who can't get enough amazing discoveries, 100 Things to Know About Space and Lots of Things to Know About Space are full of memorable facts that children will return to again and again.

Ready for launch?

Whether you're reading together before bed, heading outside to spot constellations or inspiring a future astronaut, World Space Week is the perfect time to explore the universe together. Space books encourage children to ask questions, think scientifically and imagine the possibilities beyond our own planet.

From first introductions and interactive lift-the-flap books to fascinating astronomy guides, hands-on activities and incredible facts about space, there's a Usborne book for every young explorer.

Ready for launch? Explore our collection of Usborne space books below and discover where curiosity can take you next.