The Only Astronaut by Mahak Jain, illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier
CBC Books | Posted: May 19, 2023 4:21 PM | Last Updated: May 19, 2023
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! (From Kids Can Press).
Mahak Jain is a poet and fiction writer for children and adults. Her previous picture books include Maya which was a CBC Books Best Book of the Year and Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes. Jain is currently based in Toronto and working on her debut short story collection, We Are Only Human.
Andrea Stegmaier is an illustrator and architect who loves children's books. She is currently based in Germany.