Mousetronaut: based on a (partially) true story - Mark Kelly

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A heartwarming story by retired NASA astronaut commander Kelly.

A small, but plucky, mouse named Mike is sure that he can help the Space Shuttle astronauts, and ends up saving the whole mission.

Full color.

A #1 New York Times bestseller This little mouse may well inspire some big dreams.

-- Kirkus Reviews In this picture book based on the space shuttle Endeavor .

Meteor is one of the smallest mice, but the most hardworking.

the values of being small, useful, solving problems, and working hard--as opposed to being big and strong--will inspire young readers.

-- School Library Journal Inspired by this real-life mouse, Kelly's first children's book tells the story of Meteor, a lightly anthropomorphized rodent who turns his tininess into an advantage when an important key gets stuck in a crack between two monitors.

textured images and vivid portraits that make it absolutely clear that space travel is a larger-than-life adventure.

-- Publishers Weekly A heartwarming picture book tale of the power of the small, from bestselling author and retired NASA astronaut Commander Mark Kelly.

Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with mice-tronauts on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001.

Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space.

The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission .

and is chosen for the flight While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikes--and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day.

With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C.

Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small.