 | Little Moments In A Big Universe Author: Stewart, Todd | |
| Price: $14.96 | ||
Summary:
An explorer and a robot are traveling the universe in their spaceship, when their engine malfunctions and they crash-land on an unknown planet. How will they fix their ship? Will they ever explore again? And who are the strange light-filled creatures who are beckoning to them?
Reviews:
Booklist (+) (12/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/01/2025 *Starred Review* Space explorer Yamis and robot Oio travel the stars in search of adventure when their spaceship suddenly malfunctions and they become stranded on an unknown planet. Afraid and lost, the duo fret their hour of fate, but amid their predicament the universe listens; strange glowing creatures appear and guide them to a gathering place where together they discover an all-encompassing mutual benevolence. There they exchange crash-site cleanup service and stories for spaceship repairs, forging a new, unbreakable bond across the universe in cheerful celebration. Stewart’s blend of natural language, otherworldly and celestial illustrations that glow with soft light, and cleverly positioned word clusters create an ingenious backdrop for a rich story that invites readers’ imaginations to soar. The simultaneous narrative shifts and complementary visuals motivate emergent readers with the dual reward of nurturing curiosity and learning basic astronomical concepts. What’s more, the interconnectedness between relatively microcosmic life-forms and the macrocosmic universe delivers a powerful message of how kindness transcends even the far-removed vastness of space. Each page is an evocative constellation, highlighting the importance of altruistic actions that are the building blocks for connection, even among beings as different as Yamis or the glowing creatures. An extraordinary addition to any library and a heartfelt reminder that each of us in every moment, however little or big, plays a cosmic role in the infinite universe. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
