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Astronaut’s fear of dark transforms into dreams of moon landing.

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  • Paperback

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    11 June 2019

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Summary

This updated picture book of The Darkest Dark by astronaut Chris Hadfield, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

“While I was growing up, the Moon helped light the path to my dreams. But it was on a hot July night that my dreamy thoughts became real. The brave astronauts of Apollo 11 travelled to that distant place and stepped out onto its surface, their boots blazing a new trail in the ancient grey dust. Those footprints showed me that impossible things …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529013610
ISBN-10:1529013615
Author:Chris Hadfield, The Fan Brothers
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Macmillan Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:11 June 2019
Weight:307g
Dimensions:8mm x 271mm x 270mm
Series:Aziza's Secret Fairy Door
Audience Age:3-7
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The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield - ISBN: 9781529013610
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Critics Review

Based on the author’s own experiences, and beautifully illustrated, this is an inspiring story about facing up to fear and following your dreams. * Parents in Touch *
A pitch-perfect, heart-warming story about facing fears and following dreams. * Mostly Books *
A wonderfully warm and exciting picture book… With spectacular colour illustrations by top team, The Fan Brothers, this gorgeous picture book offers both reassurance and a thrilling ride through space. * Lancashire Evening Post *
The artwork takes us from his home to the moon and beyond in strikingly beautiful atmospheric spreads, and it’s a book to inspire children with the wonder of space and all the opportunities life holds for them. * LoveReading4Kids *

About The Author

Chris Hadfield

Chris Hadfield is one of the world’s most seasoned and accomplished astronauts, and is the author of the number one international bestseller, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, and You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. The Darkest Dark is Chris’s first picture book.

Terry Fan received his formal art training at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. He spends his days (and nights) creating magical paintings, portraits and prints.

Eric Fan is an artist and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. He attended the Ontario College of Art and Design where he studied illustration, sculpture and film.

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