The Stars Beckoned: Edward White's Amazing Walk in Space

A lyrical picture book biography of Edward White, the first American to walk in space--and an ode...
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Author: Candy Wellins
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Language: English
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The Stars Beckoned: Edward White's Amazing Walk in Space by Wellins, Candy

The Stars Beckoned: Edward White's Amazing Walk in Space

CHF 25.12

The Stars Beckoned: Edward White's Amazing Walk in Space

CHF 25.12
Author: Candy Wellins
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A lyrical picture book biography of Edward White, the first American to walk in space--and an ode to the beauty and wonder of the stars that brought him there.

Edward White
loved the night,
lived where stars were big and bright.

The evening sky--
so wide, so high.
Made him wonder. Made him sigh.

Edward White was the first American astronaut to walk in space. But before his spacewalk, he was just a boy who loved the stars. As he grew up, he would look up at the night sky in wonder--he knew that, one day, he would visit the stars themselves. In this touching and poignant picture book biography, we see how Edward's passion for the stars shaped the course of his life, and how he came to realize, even in the depths of space, what was ultimately most important to him--his family.

With backmatter containing photos and more information on Edward's life, Candy Wellins and Courtney Dawson deliver a book that is as much a feast for readers' eyes as the stars were for Edward's.

Praise for The Stars Beckoned


The right stuff for children with the stars in their eyes. --Kirkus Reviews

An introduction to a space pioneer that's ideal for the youngest nonfiction readers. --Publishers Weekly

Author: Candy Wellins
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 04/20/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780593118047
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/01/2021
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2021

About the Author
Candy Wellins (candywellins.com) is a former elementary school teacher who now spends her days as a full-time mother and author. Her debut picture book, Saturdays Are for Stella, is set to publish in 2020 from Page Street Kids. Candy lives in Central Texas. Follow her on Twitter @candy_wellins and on Instagram @candywellins.

Courtney Dawson is a freelance illustrator with a great love for drawing, reading, and most kinds of ice cream. She has a background in animation and a deep love for picture books. You can follow her on Instagram @courtneyjdee.

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