Children's Fiction 20th Century
The Spacesuit
How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
- Publisher
- Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2019
- Category
- 20th Century, Girls & Women, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 9
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 7 to 8
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781848864153
- Publish Date
- Jun 2019
- List Price
- $23.99
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Description
An inspirational true-story about the a group of seamstresses who designed the spacesuit for the first men to walk on the Moon! "Ellie’s team was small, and they only had six weeks. Many believed that the seamstresses could never win. But Ellie ignored them and set to work." Inspired by true events, The Spacesuit tells the story of Ellie, a seamstress tasked with creating a new spacesuit for the Apollo 11 moon landing. After emerging as the underdogs in a multi-company competition, Ellie's team works hard to win! Follow Ellie as she uses impressive knowledge to solve the issue of clunky, uncomfortable spacesuits. The perfect book for young children interested in space exploration and women in history. Alison Donald expertly weaves facts into the story to keep young readers engaged. Including a glossary of key terms, this book is a fun learning tool for 3-6 year olds.
About the authors
Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Alison Donald now lives in the UK with her husband and three children. She is a writer and works as a pediatric occupational therapist, helping children with special needs reach their potential.
Ariel Landy has been illustrating her whole life, starting with crayon portraits of her cats, dogs, and hamsters. She is the illustrator of the Good Dog series and picture books such as Gitty and Kvetch. Originally from Boston, she currently lives in the south of France with her family. Her favorite Hanukkah song is "I Have a Little Dreidel". Visit her online at ariellandyart.com.
Awards
- Winner, Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Editorial Reviews
". . . Donald provides a window into a little-told piece of history that is sure to intrigue."—Publishers Weekly
"An outstanding contribution to the recent spate of reminders that women too helped send men to the moon."—starred, Kirkus Reviews
