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In Praise of Mystery

Ada Limón (2024-10-01)

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Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages32 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age5

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Synopsis

From U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís: a transcendent picture book featuring the poem that will travel into space aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year "A work of wonder for kids of all ages." ―Los Angeles Times U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón was invited by NASA to write a poem to be engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft. That poem, “In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa" launched to Jupiter and its moons on October 14, 2024. Reimagined as In Praise of Mystery, Limón’s debut picture book, this luminous poem is illustrated by celebrated and internationally renowned artist Peter Sís. In Praise of Mystery celebrates humankind’s endless curiosity, asks us what it means to explore beyond our known world, and shows how the unknown can reflect us back to ourselves. From U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís: a transcendent picture book featuring the poem that will travel into space aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper.A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year"A work of wonder for kids of all ages." ―Los Angeles TimesU.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón was invited by NASA to write a poem to be engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft. That poem, “In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa" launched to Jupiter and its moons on October 14, 2024. Reimagined as In Praise of Mystery, Limón’s debut picture book, this luminous poem is illustrated by celebrated and internationally renowned artist Peter Sís.In Praise of Mystery celebrates humankind’s endless curiosity, asks us what it means to explore beyond our known world, and shows how the unknown can reflect us back to ourselves. color artwork throughout

Is In Praise of Mystery appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

A transcendent poem about space exploration and human curiosity, beautifully illustrated. Perfect for inspiring wonder about the universe with no content concerns.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the beautiful artwork and thinking about a real poem traveling through space to Jupiter's moons.

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PoetryNonfictionSpace ExplorationScience