Future Me - Astronaut

Future Me: Astronaut Children’s Book

Blast off and discover what a busy day in space might look like in Future Me: Astronaut. Created for curious young readers, this illustrated picture book introduces the work of an astronaut through exciting, easy-to-understand activities.

Children can follow along as an astronaut conducts an experiment in space, eats lunch while floating in mid-air and heads outside the spacecraft for a spacewalk. It is an engaging introduction to space exploration and a fun way to start conversations about future careers.

Key Features

• Introduces young children to the work of an astronaut
• Explores experiments, floating in space and spacewalks
• Encourages curiosity about space, science and future careers
• Bright illustrations by Nadia Gunawan
• Part of the aspirational Future Me series
• Recommended for children aged 3–5 years

Product Details

• Title: Future Me: Astronaut
• Subtitle: A Busy Day in My Dream Job
• Series: Future Me
• Author: Phoenix Bright
• Illustrator: Nadia Gunawan
• Product type: Illustrated children’s career book
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 32
• Recommended age: 3–5 years
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia
• Publication date: 26 May 2026
• ISBN: 9781761823022

Whimsy & Wonder recommends this book for young space enthusiasts and children who enjoy learning how different jobs work.

Available for delivery throughout New Zealand or pickup from Whimsy & Wonder in Christchurch.