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Child of the Universe Hardcover – Illustrated, March 17, 2020
by Ray Jayawardhana (Author), Raul Colón (Illustrator)
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Perfect for fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be and That's Me Loving You, this picture book by a renowned astrophysicist is a lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe.
Just like the sun gives shine to the moon,
you light up the world beyond this room . . .
You are grand and marvelous, strong and mysterious.
The history of the world is in your fingertips.
A lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe, this gorgeously illustrated picture book shares the immensity of a parent's love along with the message that we are all connected to the broader cosmos in important and intimate ways. A perfect bedtime read-aloud, Child of the Universe is a book to cherish forever.
The author is an astrophysicist who has been fascinated by the universe since he was a child. As a parent, he has developed a new appreciation for the deep connections between billions of years of cosmic evolution and this one tiny human.
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Reading age
3 - 7 years
Print length
40 pages
Language
English
Grade level
Preschool - 2
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Editorial Reviews
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“There's hardly room—or need—for white space in a book this grand and glorious. Out of this world.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A magnificent journey through the cosmos.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This lovely picture book can spark interest in scientific exploration, create awareness of our connection to the cosmos, and encourage dreamers.” —School Library Journal, starred review
"The simplicity of the text is brilliantly upheld by Colón’s spectacular colored-pencil illustrations. The wordless spreads are particularly compelling for their swaths and curlicues of rich colors depicting cosmic wonders such as solar flares, atomic structures, and ocean waves." —Booklist
About the Author
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell, Ray Jayawardhana investigates the origins and diversity of planetary systems and the prospects for life in the universe, using many of the world's largest telescopes. He is a prolific researcher with more than 125 scientific papers to his credit, whose discoveries have garnered widespread attention. Child of the Universe is Ray's picture-book debut. Find out more at drrayjay.net or on Twitter at @DrRayJay.
Raul Colón has illustrated several highly acclaimed picture books, including Draw!, the New York Times bestselling Angela and the Baby Jesus by Frank McCourt; Susanna Reich's José! Born to Dance, and Jill Biden's Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family.
Product details
Publisher : Make Me a World; Illustrated edition (March 17, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
Reading age : 3 - 7 years
Lexile measure : AD680L
Grade level : Preschool - 2
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 211 ratings
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Ray Jayawardhana
RAY JAYAWARDHANA is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Observational Astrophysics at the University of Toronto. A graduate of Yale and Harvard and a recent winner of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, he uses many of the world's largest telescopes to explore planetary origins and diversity. He is the co-author of over eighty papers in scientific journals. His discoveries have made headlines worldwide, including in Newsweek, Washington Post, New York Times, Globe and Mail, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC, NPR and CBC, and have led to numerous accolades such as the Steacie Prize, the Steacie Fellowship, the Early Researcher Award, and the Vainu Bappu Gold Medal. He is an award-winning writer whose articles have appeared in The Economist, Scientific American, New Scientist, Astronomy, and Sky & Telescope. He is also a popular speaker, a frequent commentator for the media, and creator of innovative outreach programs such as CoolCosmos, featuring 3000 ads in Toronto's subway cars, street cars and buses to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy.
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L F.
5.0 out of 5 stars BEUTIFUL STORY & ILLISTRATIONSReviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
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Fabulous Cosmic story and the illustrations are incredible. It's a children's book but I used it for a Women's Retreat. Everyone enjoyed the story plus they loved thumbing through the pages themselves just to get a closer look at the magnificant artwork.
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Dixon Family
5.0 out of 5 stars GreatReviewed in the United States on January 1, 2023
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This book is so encouraging and perfect for kids and adult together!
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Linda S
5.0 out of 5 stars Words and illustrations are works of art!Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020
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The entire book, both words and illustrations are beautiful and inspiring. The book touched me deeply, literally making me weep in appreciation. The book does not just speak to young girls, but to anyone who has ever dreamed of who they can be and all they can do. To "look up" is to have a belief beyond ones self and to have hope for one's future. Thank you to the author and the illustrator for this beautiful, treasured gift.
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Sil
5.0 out of 5 stars Poetic and profound, but simple enough for children!Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020
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Mi granddaughters and I loved the book. My oldest granddaughter (9) asked questions about science and the Universe, and this star.ted a conversation. The illustrations are amazing. Beautiful book to cherish even by adults. I am even considering buying one for myself. By the way, it was written by an astrophysicist.
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Urdnot Wrex
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful bookReviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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A lovely and spiritual read. I love this book. The art is beautiful. The rhymes are nice. And the story is beautiful. I love reading this to my girls.
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Cynthia M. Berger
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring!Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020
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A beautifully written and illustrated book that reminds us that we are all, literally, stardust. I highly recommend this book as an inspiration for young children to dream and wonder about how they are a part of our universe.
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Thunderwoman
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous bookReviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020
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I bought this book for my granddaughters and was so impressed and pleased. It is gorgeous and has a beautiful message
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MLCV
5.0 out of 5 stars a great storyReviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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I recommend this for all ages
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