Solo space travel is fun, but having a partner is even better!
Avni loves being the only astronaut in her space station, but space exploration can be a lot of work. Time for a new mission: find an assistant! Avni crisscrosses the distant galaxies (her neighborhood) in search of the perfect partner ... to disastrous results. Will Avni make space for a copilot or will it be mission impossible?
Imaginations will soar with delight over this story about friendship - fueled with adventure!
April 15, 2023
Being a (pretend) astronaut can be lonely. Avni loves climbing aboard a cobbled-together spacecraft made of cardboard and various household objects. There is, after all, a whole galaxy (or neighborhood) to explore. But it can be tough being a solo pilot. Avni plans all the missions (first on the agenda? "Make Pluto a planet again"), makes all of the repairs, and puts all of the gear away without any help. Time to get an assistant. Alas, pets are too wiggly, toddlers are too smelly, and adults "are too old for long trips." Avni find a kindred spirit in Aya, a submarine-obsessed tot. Avni and Aya's friendship has a rocky launch (space and sea are so very far apart), but they learn to compromise. Showcasing imaginative play and creative engineering, this tale homes in on youngsters' ambitions and focused passions. The story unfolds through a mixture of full and paneled pages, with washi-taped logbook entries adding a personal touch. Detailed illustrations dotted with humor bring to life the two tots' creativity at every turn. Avni has long dark braids and brown skin, while Aya has darker brown skin and dark, Afro-textured curls. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Both STEM encouragement and friendship navigation, all while reaching for the stars. (Picture book. 4-7)
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