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Annabelle & Aiden: Worlds Within Us
"How did our universe form? Where did we come from?"
The friendly Tardigrade Tom takes Annabelle & Aiden on their biggest adventure yet! Soaring through space and time, they witness the universe's earliest stages, marvel at the big bang, and learn how each and every one of us is literally made of the same stardust.
Young readers will learn how we each hold a part of the universe inside us, and are far more special , interconnected, and 'larger' than we may think.
The friendly Tardigrade Tom takes Annabelle & Aiden on their biggest adventure yet! Soaring through space and time, they witness the universe's earliest stages, marvel at the big bang, and learn how each and every one of us is literally made of the same stardust.
Young readers will learn how we each hold a part of the universe inside us, and are far more special , interconnected, and 'larger' than we may think.
32 pages, Paperback
Published October 27, 2017
About the author
Joseph Raphael Becker
9 books31 followersJ. R. holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. When he's not practicing entertainment law, playing drums, or enjoying the great outdoors, Joseph enjoys all the science and philosophy books and podcasts he can, pondering the bigger questions and dreaming up ideas for future children stories.
After publishing his first (philosophical, dystopian) novel The Spider & the Ant, and later becoming a father, Joseph was inspired to found the Annabelle & Aiden series to foster curiosity and scientific awareness in the next generation. Joseph lives in New Jersey with his wife Leah, and two children, Annabelle & Aiden.
After publishing his first (philosophical, dystopian) novel The Spider & the Ant, and later becoming a father, Joseph was inspired to found the Annabelle & Aiden series to foster curiosity and scientific awareness in the next generation. Joseph lives in New Jersey with his wife Leah, and two children, Annabelle & Aiden.
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December 5, 2017
This is one awesome science book for kids!
What a delightful and colorful science book. A great way to explain the beginning of the universe to a child. Very informative and entertaining at the same time! I loved it! Wonderful illustrations!
What a delightful and colorful science book. A great way to explain the beginning of the universe to a child. Very informative and entertaining at the same time! I loved it! Wonderful illustrations!
September 10, 2019
these are some curious and imaginative children in an intelligent and poetic book.
June 13, 2020
Great pictures and story, definitely held my preschoolers attention.
April 16, 2019
The Annabel and Aiden series of science for children and gorgeously illustrated, including supplemental information for adults hidden as part of the illustration (and somewhat hard to read) The books discuss evolution, the big bang, myths in a way to provoke children to ask even more questions that parents are prepared to answer using the adult text. I recommend that parents read the book first before their kids start asking questions!
The reason I don't give the books 5 stars is that Becker has attempted to write the children's text in rhyme, which doesn't always succeed—and he is no poet. However kids seem to enjoy rhymes, so maybe it isn't a problem for them.
"Stars are born babies, just like us,
They live their lives, then die without fuss.
They fall apart, and come together,
forming plants like Earth, with crazy weather."
The reason I don't give the books 5 stars is that Becker has attempted to write the children's text in rhyme, which doesn't always succeed—and he is no poet. However kids seem to enjoy rhymes, so maybe it isn't a problem for them.
"Stars are born babies, just like us,
They live their lives, then die without fuss.
They fall apart, and come together,
forming plants like Earth, with crazy weather."
December 24, 2021
Beautiful!
I have no words for how beautiful this book truly is. The author and illustrator did an amazing job of bringing to life an entire narrative -blended with both fact and fiction - around the oft uttered phrase “we are stardust”. Whether you are spiritual or of the sciences, I think everyone can appreciate this gorgeous book and it’s message.
I have no words for how beautiful this book truly is. The author and illustrator did an amazing job of bringing to life an entire narrative -blended with both fact and fiction - around the oft uttered phrase “we are stardust”. Whether you are spiritual or of the sciences, I think everyone can appreciate this gorgeous book and it’s message.
July 29, 2018
My son received this from the Literati book club. I simply cannot get through reading this out loud without crying. It is just such a lovely explanation of cosmology and the Universe and our place within it.
March 8, 2020
Beautiful
The illustrations are beautiful. The words on the ebook were not always clear on their backgrounds. On a physical page the formatting would create a neat effect. I loved how they explained that we are part of our world.
The illustrations are beautiful. The words on the ebook were not always clear on their backgrounds. On a physical page the formatting would create a neat effect. I loved how they explained that we are part of our world.
May 23, 2020
Kindle version hard to read
Nice story, but would definitely recommend the actual book. I had to stop and squint to make out the words on several pages, which detracted from the story's flow.
Nice story, but would definitely recommend the actual book. I had to stop and squint to make out the words on several pages, which detracted from the story's flow.
May 8, 2021
This book was simply beautiful. The writing and the illustrations are so captivating.... I love the stars and the universe and this book gave our galaxy justice! I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
June 4, 2023
cute
The illustrations are absolutely stunning. It’s definitely an easy to understand book, which is perfect considering it is a children’s book. It’s one I plan on reading to my younger cousins and my god sister.
The illustrations are absolutely stunning. It’s definitely an easy to understand book, which is perfect considering it is a children’s book. It’s one I plan on reading to my younger cousins and my god sister.
January 22, 2018
Wonderful story! Beautifully illustrated and a lot of fun. All of my kiddos enjoyed it. ❤️
March 10, 2018
I liked the beauty of the book. But I did not like the story/text. It was just too complicated.
May 3, 2018
This book is a beautifully illustrated and really inspiring way to discover the true magic of the world around us.
November 27, 2018
I will have to read it again when I am older so I understand more of the information.
August 11, 2020
Cute kids book
Doesn't really go into big bang like I was hoping but it mentions it enough for small. children to grasp great illustrations
Doesn't really go into big bang like I was hoping but it mentions it enough for small. children to grasp great illustrations
January 28, 2021
Super cute
Read to my girls tonight at bedtime and they loved it. Beautiful artwork. My girls love learning about the stars ❤
Read to my girls tonight at bedtime and they loved it. Beautiful artwork. My girls love learning about the stars ❤
June 15, 2021
Beautiful
Very pretty illustrations. Also a neat way to explain to children. I really liked it and so did my kids
Very pretty illustrations. Also a neat way to explain to children. I really liked it and so did my kids
April 12, 2024
Too difficult for a 6 year old to understand, but she tried. Good art and interesting facts.
March 19, 2026
Physical book - library
Read together with my 9 year old son.
Read together with my 9 year old son.
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