{"product_id":"child-of-the-universe-isbn-9781524717551","title":"Child of the Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Wonderful Things You Will Be\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThat's Me Loving You\u003c\/i\u003e, this picture book by a renowned astrophysicist is a lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust like the sun gives shine to the moon,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou light up the world beyond this room . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou are grand and marvelous, strong and mysterious.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe history of the world is in your fingertips.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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, \u003ci\u003eChild of the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e is a book to cherish forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.“There's hardly room—or need—for white space in a book this grand and glorious. \u003cb\u003eOut of this world.”\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA magnificent journey\u003c\/b\u003e through the cosmos.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This \u003cb\u003elovely \u003c\/b\u003epicture book can spark interest in scientific exploration, create awareness of our connection to the cosmos, and \u003cb\u003eencourage dreamers\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The simplicity of the text is brilliantly upheld by Colón’s spectacular colored-pencil illustrations. \u003cb\u003eThe wordless spreads are particularly compelling \u003c\/b\u003efor their swaths and curlicues of rich colors depicting cosmic wonders such as solar flares, atomic structures, and ocean waves.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003eDean 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. \u003ci\u003eChild of the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e is Ray's picture-book debut. Find out more at drrayjay.net or on Twitter at @DrRayJay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaul Colón has illustrated several highly acclaimed picture books, including \u003ci\u003eDraw!,\u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eAngela and the Baby Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e by Frank McCourt; Susanna Reich's \u003ci\u003eJosé! Born to Dance,\u003c\/i\u003e and Jill Biden's \u003ci\u003eDon't Forget, God Bless Our Troops.\u003c\/i\u003e Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family.","brand":"Make Me a World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300316369125,"sku":"NP9781524717551","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781524717551.jpg?v=1767723646","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/child-of-the-universe-isbn-9781524717551","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}