Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story (Paula Wiseman Books)

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 EndeavorMeteor is one of the smallest mice, but the most hardworkingthe values of being small, useful, solving problems, and working hardas opposed to being big and strongwill inspire young readers. School Library Journal

Inspired by this real-life mouse, Kellys first childrens 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 monitorstextured 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 strikesand only the smallest member of the crew can save the day. With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!