The best space books for kids

Got a little one who loves all things Space? We’ve rounded up our favorite Usborne Space books filled with fun facts, stickers and brain-teasing puzzles to suit every child! Discover hand-picked titles to read together at bedtime, to rainy-day projects and classroom topics perfect for answering big questions about rockets, planets and the people who explore them.

First discoveries (ages 3-5 / Pre-K)

If you’re just beginning to talk about stars and astronauts, start with joyful, sturdy books made for curious hands. Peek Inside Space invites children to peer through cut-outs and lift little flaps to spot the International Space Station, the Moon and more. It’s ideal for reading together! My Very First Space Book introduces planets, day and night and simple ideas about gravity in bright, friendly spreads that encourage pointing, chatting and turn-taking.

For kids who love stickers, First Sticker Book Space turns learning into playtime as children build scenes with rockets and rovers, while Wipe-Clean Space Activities lets kids trace star paths, count aliens and circle constellations, completely mess free! A great gift for little astronauts is Pop-Up Space, which adds a little theatre to storytime as rockets soar off the page and planets pop into view. 

Ask-and-explore (ages 5-8 / K-3)

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Space breaks big ideas into satisfying little reveals, answering questions like How far is the Moon? and What’s a cosmonaut? with lift the flap features that break down complex topics. As curiosity grows, Look Inside Space layers flaps over cross-sections of rockets, planets and space stations so readers can “peek” under panels and see how things work. Keep the momentum going with hands-on picks: Space Sticker Book for creative scene-building and Space Magic Painting Book for calm, mess-free art sessions (just add water!).

Dinner table facts (ages 7-12 / Grades 2-6)

For confident readers who love to express what they’ve learned at dinner time, 100 Things to Know About Space serves up bite-size facts like why spacesuits are so clever, how we look for exoplanets, and what radio waves can tell us. Lots of Things to Know About Space keeps the spark alive with quirky questions and memorable answers, perfect for car rides and school projects. Kids who want a little more depth will relish See Inside Space, a satisfying step up into orbits, galaxies and the history of exploration.

Puzzles & pathways (ages 5-10)

If your child prefers a challenge, Space Maze Book lets them trace their way through asteroid fields, space stations and lunar landscapes. It’s excellent for focus and perseverance without a screen in sight! Pair it with the creative titles above for a balanced mix of problem-solving and imagination.

Space books are a brilliant way to nurture reading for pleasure while building early STEM confidence. Read together, follow your child’s questions, and don’t worry about getting it all right, curiosity is the aim.

Ready for lift-off? Explore these Usborne space favourites and choose the next adventure that fits your child today.