Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story

A #1 New York Times bestseller
"This little mouse may well inspire some big dreams." --Kirkus Reviews
"A larger-than-life adventure." --Publishers Weekly

A heartwarming picture book tale of the power of the small from #1 New York Times bestselling author, US Senator, and retired NASA astronaut commander Mark Kelly and renowned illustrator C.F. Payne.

Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with "mice-tronauts" on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission . . . and is chosen for the flight! While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikes--and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day. With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!

Author: Mark Kelly
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: 10/09/2012
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781442458246
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 154908 / Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story


Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/24/2012
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2012
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 99
New Yorker (The) 10/14/2012 pg. 19
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2012

About the Author
Mark Kelly has served as the US Senator from Arizona since 2020. He was a captain in the United States Navy when he commanded the final mission of space shuttle Endeavour in May 2011. A veteran of four space flights to the International Space Station, he is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and holds a master's degree from the US Naval Postgraduate School.

C. F. Payne has illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the New York Times bestselling Mousetronaut by astronaut Mark Kelly; the Texas Bluebonnet winner Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy, written by Phil Bildner; and the New York Times bestsellers The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Micawber, both by John Lithgow. He teaches at the Columbus College of Art & Design, where he is the chair of the Illustration Department. Payne lives with his wife and children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him online at CFPayne.com.