A Universe Big & Small by James Yang - ISBN: 9780593693070
Hardcover
Explore the universe’s big and small questions, inspired by Sagan.

A Universe Big & Small

A Story About Carl Sagan

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  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    30 July 2025

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Summary

Geisel Award-winning creator James Yang explores the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the work of lauded astronomer Carl Sagan.

When Carl stared out the window, he had many questions.

Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan loved asking questions—he wanted to learn about everything from the smallest atoms to the vastness of the galaxy. And by using his imagination and allowing himself to dream up questions big and small, he inspired others to keep exploring the mysteries of …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593693070
ISBN-10:0593693078
Author:James Yang
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:30 July 2025
Weight:473g
Dimensions:262mm x 281mm x 9mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Young Carl stands in for every child who’s ever asked big questions and considered how to answer them. The first step, as Yang makes beautifully clear, is always imagination. A lovely interpretation of curiosity and wonder.” Kirkus Reviews

“In an accessible work loosely inspired by Sagan, economical text pairs with blocky artwork to hint that exploring the universe begins and ends with questions.” Publishers Weekly

“A whimsical tale that shares the pleasure of curiosity.” The Horn Book

“A thoughtful addition where science-themed read-alouds or inspirational STEM titles are in demand … may inspire budding astronomers to begin their own journeys of discovery.”School Library Journal

About The Author

James Yang

James Yang is the author and illustrator of several acclaimed picture books, including A Boy Named Isamu, which won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor, and Stop! Bot!, which won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. His work has appeared in publications like Graphis, Newsweek, Forbes, Fortune, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. You might have seen some of his art in many of New York City’s subway cars! He lives in Brooklyn.

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