Discover the wonder of space and the power of following your dreams with The Darkest Dark, a beautifully illustrated children's picture book by astronaut Chris Hadfield.
Inspired by the real-life childhood of Commander Chris Hadfield, The Darkest Dark tells the heartwarming story of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut but has one big fear – the dark!
Young Chris loves rockets, planets and imaginary space adventures, but when bedtime arrives, his imagination fills the darkness with frightening aliens. Everything changes when he watches the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing and discovers that outer space is darker than anything he has ever imagined.
Suddenly, the darkness becomes a place of wonder, adventure and endless possibilities.
Brought to life through stunning illustrations by Terry and Eric Fan, this inspiring children's space book encourages young readers to face their fears, embrace the unknown and dream big.
Perfect for bedtime reading, budding astronauts and children fascinated by space exploration.
Product Details
- Author: Chris Hadfield
- Illustrators: The Fan Brothers (Terry and Eric Fan)
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 48
- Recommended Age: 3–7 years
- Themes: Space exploration, astronauts, courage, overcoming fears and following dreams
A wonderful gift for young space enthusiasts and a lovely introduction to the excitement of astronomy and space exploration.
Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut, Commander Chris Hadfield, author of An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. The Darkest Dark is his debut children's book, brought to life by the illustrations of Terry and Eric Fan. The evocative beauty of their pictures brings to life a bedtime story that will encourage children to dream big, think like an astronaut and embrace the unknown.
Ages 3 - 7
Paperback
48 pages