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Baby University
ABCs of Space
This alphabetical installment of the Baby University series is the perfect introduction for even the youngest astronomers!
The ABCs of Space is a colorfully simple introduction for babies―and grownups―to a new astronomical concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by an expert, each page in this cosmic primer features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little astronomer.
Also in the Baby University
ABCs of Science
ABCs of Physics
Astrophysics for Babies
Baby It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.
The ABCs of Space is a colorfully simple introduction for babies―and grownups―to a new astronomical concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by an expert, each page in this cosmic primer features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little astronomer.
Also in the Baby University
ABCs of Science
ABCs of Physics
Astrophysics for Babies
Baby It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.
26 pages, Board book
Published May 1, 2018
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About the author
Chris Ferrie
134 books395 followersI am Chris Ferrie, father of four and happy husband. My day job is academic research where I follow my curiosity through the word of quantum physics. My passion for communicating science has led from the most esoteric topics of mathematical physics to more recently writing children’s books.
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December 20, 2019
I wonder why so many of the reviewers are missing the concept? The blurb (and reviews from readers who pay attention) make it clear that this is a book that can grow with your child. So, yes, it's a board book... because the first level is for littluns, and the book has to last until the child's youngest sibling outgrows it....
And now that I've actually held it my hands are read it, I'm even more appreciative of the strategy. There were even a few entries that clarified ideas in my mind! I would definitely get or gift this if I knew a young family.
And now that I've actually held it my hands are read it, I'm even more appreciative of the strategy. There were even a few entries that clarified ideas in my mind! I would definitely get or gift this if I knew a young family.
September 28, 2019
An astronomy-based ABC book—I like it!
Aimed at an older audience than this author’s 8 Little Planets, a lot of great information is conveyed in a simple way, and the book would be a great way to encourage a budding interest in the night sky.
Aimed at an older audience than this author’s 8 Little Planets, a lot of great information is conveyed in a simple way, and the book would be a great way to encourage a budding interest in the night sky.
October 1, 2019
I liked this book and how it was set up; a basic a is for..., with astronomy terms, a simple sentence explaining, and then a more complex paragraph. However, I am befuddled by the board book format. This is not a board book in reading level. It would have been better as a juvenile non-fiction concept book for elementary schoolers.
February 17, 2025
You guys, I’m like, really smart now.
September 30, 2018
This is great but it reminded me that the sun is going to die someday and I had a mini life crisis while reading it to my kid.
June 2, 2018
I received a copy of this at BEA 2018. This was an odd amalgamation of a Board Book and Juvenile text. My 4 year old son got really excited when he saw the cover, but many of the words for each letter of the alphabet were a bit heavy for him. Example: K is for Kepler's Law. I liked that it introduced the concepts and it had levels of information on each page that got increasingly more descriptive as the text going down the page got smaller. I think the book will grow with a child, but the cover is definitely childish. This is definitely a book the parent sits with the child and discusses.
February 20, 2025
The children were more interested in Greg the Alien puppet than this book.
August 20, 2019
Level 1 of 3 read 8/19/19
March 11, 2019
1. This book is appropriate for Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
2. This book goes through the ABC’s connecting each letter to a component of space and has three different levels so it can be used for different age groups. Level One is just connecting the Letter with the component of space. Level 2 gives the reader a slightly more in-depth description of the space word. Level 3 is comprised of a few sentences describing the word in more detail in a more advanced manner.
3. it allows children who already know the alphabet to go a step further and increase their knowledge about space. Instead of just connecting the letter U with Universe there are two other levels of descriptions underneath depending on the advancement of the child. 5 year olds can go to level 2 and learn a fact about the Universe and 7 year olds can go a level further and learn a more complex fact about it.
4. One way to use this book in the class is to create a space themed Alphabet chart. After reading the book, the class can work in small groups or independently to create a letter for the alphabet chart. When every letter is finished, the chart can be hung along the wall of the classroom.
2. This book goes through the ABC’s connecting each letter to a component of space and has three different levels so it can be used for different age groups. Level One is just connecting the Letter with the component of space. Level 2 gives the reader a slightly more in-depth description of the space word. Level 3 is comprised of a few sentences describing the word in more detail in a more advanced manner.
3. it allows children who already know the alphabet to go a step further and increase their knowledge about space. Instead of just connecting the letter U with Universe there are two other levels of descriptions underneath depending on the advancement of the child. 5 year olds can go to level 2 and learn a fact about the Universe and 7 year olds can go a level further and learn a more complex fact about it.
4. One way to use this book in the class is to create a space themed Alphabet chart. After reading the book, the class can work in small groups or independently to create a letter for the alphabet chart. When every letter is finished, the chart can be hung along the wall of the classroom.
November 15, 2020
Prek-2
This story takes us in alphabetical order to see the different objects or concepts of space that start with all of the letters of the alphabet. There is a description for each object.
A simple introduction to outer space paired with learning the alphabet. I think some of the concepts are a little too hard for younger students however the author explains them in a simple way. The illustrations could be more engaging but overall a good book.
In my classroom, I will have my students play the phonics game I created since it has a space theme. In addition, they can create their own letter planets that have objects that start with that letter live there that can hang around the classroom. Ex: on planet A we can put alligators, apples, aliens, apes, and anything else that starts with the letter A on it.
This story takes us in alphabetical order to see the different objects or concepts of space that start with all of the letters of the alphabet. There is a description for each object.
A simple introduction to outer space paired with learning the alphabet. I think some of the concepts are a little too hard for younger students however the author explains them in a simple way. The illustrations could be more engaging but overall a good book.
In my classroom, I will have my students play the phonics game I created since it has a space theme. In addition, they can create their own letter planets that have objects that start with that letter live there that can hang around the classroom. Ex: on planet A we can put alligators, apples, aliens, apes, and anything else that starts with the letter A on it.
January 28, 2021
This book is for children of all ages - you can read more or less of it depending on the age and interest level of the kid you read it with. This book educates without oversimplifying technical terms.
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This book has three different levels - (Example: Y)
Y is for Year
A year is the time it take the Earth to go around the Sun once.
One orbit takes about 365.25 days, but we call a year 365 days. This means that our definition of a year is off by one day every 4 revolutions around the Sun. To make up that day, we have leap years (366 days) in our calendar every 4 revolutions around the Sun.
*-*-*-*-* SAMPLE PAGE *-*-*-*-*
This book has three different levels - (Example: Y)
Y is for Year
A year is the time it take the Earth to go around the Sun once.
One orbit takes about 365.25 days, but we call a year 365 days. This means that our definition of a year is off by one day every 4 revolutions around the Sun. To make up that day, we have leap years (366 days) in our calendar every 4 revolutions around the Sun.
January 2, 2023
We love this book and series! This book is a simple introduction to space for toddlers, and uses a new astronomical concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by experts in the fields of astrophysics and mathematics, each page features multiple levels of text and learning so that the book will grow along with your child. We love that about these books! The reading age is 3, but I have been reading these to Ronan since he was a baby and will continue reading them as he gets older and can understand more and more 💙
January 16, 2020
The kids are really into space right now, and this is right up their alley. I love the spacey background of each page, and we found the content engaging. Perfect for my babies to adults, as the content has three levels (basic, a brief explanation, and even more in-depth). Probably one of the better titles in this series.
August 30, 2020
This far-out book is a wonderful introduction to the world beyond Earth with its tri-level way of growing with a child from alphabet to short summary to more in-depth ways of discussing astrological concepts. I loved the informative format as well as the interesting illustrations that accompany each page.
December 30, 2022
A dark background on everything makes sense for SPACE! I remember I got into my space phase early as a child (maybe 1st grade), but there's no reason to avoid introducing concepts even earlier! Again, I really appreciate the reread value of this series for infant (just the ABCs) to bigger kids (sentence structure!)
February 6, 2023
Huge props to the authors of this book for explaining to us the concept of a leap year! If I had children, I would expose them early on to books like these, hoping that their inclination in school would be in STEM (stage mother in the making? Maybe.). As always, this would not only be enjoyed by children but also by adults who have a fondness for outer space/ astronomy.
September 26, 2018
An awesome book teaching both the Alphabet as well as space objects and concepts. The illustrations are, as always, simple and beautiful. Perfect for children and adults. I'm 34 and learned a ton reading this little book with my 2 year old. Fantastic series.
May 21, 2023
This is an amazing book, goex through the alphabet with space terms and pictures as an example. As a full grown adult I found it way too difficult for me to understand....but, I guess it's a good introduction to space for young kids.
June 11, 2024
As with all the Baby University books, I love the three levels of learning. Great for familes with multiple-ages kids. I'd say the easiest level is good for 3 yo, then 5 yos, and then 7 yos. Perfect for our family story times over the next couple years.
July 10, 2019
Chris Ferrie is at his best when he is collaborating with other writers. This book was a delight, and educational for all!
October 20, 2019
We like these books. Read this book to a child < 1 year old over the course of 7 sittings.
December 29, 2019
This one is easier to scale down for 2.5, than the others in thw series.
June 15, 2020
An educational book for all ages that is easy to read to your baby.
June 2, 2021
Fun way to know about different space activities.
February 20, 2022
Love that this book can be read in various layers of depth. Baby loves to practice flipping the pages with this one!
May 10, 2024
A great ABC book for my boy; especially since there are three different levels of information, making this a three-for-one ABC book!
October 3, 2024
Very nice board book that grows a child's interest in s ience and increases information and knowledge as they grow.
October 10, 2024
Quick and easy introduction to space with loads of “new” words! While this one wasn’t as big of a hit as the oceanography book for Oldest, I definitely would have loved this as a tot.
August 1, 2025
Three sets of text for parents to read to children based on interest and age.
January 10, 2024
This book is ok. I like some of the pictures (the moon is one of my favorite things), but I don't understand the words and don't have the patience yet for the long parts. I still like to flip through it sometimes. Maybe I'll understand more when I'm bigger.
**UPDATE** I'm a big boy now (two years old) and I love this book! It taught me words like "galaxies" and "inflation" and "satellite." My favorite part is the moon. The moon is in a bunch of pictures and I point it out every time.
**UPDATE** I'm a big boy now (two years old) and I love this book! It taught me words like "galaxies" and "inflation" and "satellite." My favorite part is the moon. The moon is in a bunch of pictures and I point it out every time.
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