Up in Space

Up in Space transports babies on a visual adventure through the cosmos, featuring stunning black and white illustrations accented with radiant red foil to support the developing vision of young learners. This title introduces celestial bodies and spacecraft in a simple yet captivating style, allowing infants to begin recognising space-related imagery and vocabulary from an early age. Each page showcases a space-themed object-such as a rocket, moon, or star-with a bold label, helping to develop object-word recognition and spatial awareness. The contrasting visuals promote long periods of visual focus, crucial for infants' cognitive growth. Ideal for curious little minds, this engaging book also encourages adult-child bonding through shared discovery of the wonders beyond our planet.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces basic astronomy concepts and themed vocabulary in an accessible format.
• Stimulates visual attention through strong contrast and metallic highlights.
• Supports symbolic thinking and categorisation of new ideas.
• Builds foundational knowledge of shapes and spatial objects.

Classroom Ideas:

• Incorporate into space-themed learning units or imaginative play centres.
• Pair with star stickers or glow-in-the-dark items for an interactive follow-up activity.
• Encourage students to make rocket crafts or paint planets after reading.
• Use as part of a ˜light and dark' exploration to compare day and night.

Information:

• Ages: Birth to 2 years
• Size: 165 x 165 mm
• Pages: 24
• Part of the Black and White Board Book series