
Look Up at Bedtime
5 Minute Mindful Activities and Stories to Share the Wonder of the Universe
$33.84
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
19 May 2026
Summary
Open your child’s eyes to the wonders of the universe … by looking up at bedtime!
Take off on a remarkable journey through 20 wondrous 5-minute stories and stargazing activities that will connect your child with the majesty of the cosmos.
- Discover the pull of gravity
- Realize that we’re all made of star dust
- Delight in tales about the origin of the constellations
- Learn to expand your breath to the edge of the universe
- And so much more!<…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781917194136 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1917194137 |
| Author: | Mark Westmoquette, Kiki Kita |
| Publisher: | Watkins Media Limited |
| Imprint: | Watkins Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 652g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 210mm x 281mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |

Critics Review
“Sparkles with curiosity and wonder, weaving science, myth and mindfulness into a gorgeous, captivating exploration of our connections with the earth and stars … [a] unique and much-needed book.”
– Jo Marchant, New York Times bestselling author of The Cure, Human Cosmos and In Search of Now
“Beautifully spiritual, but in a way a child can really understand … a must read for every bedtime routine. A fabulous book and highly recommended.”
– Jo Richardson, Royal Astronomical Society fellow, Space Detectives founder and European Space Education Office school ambassador
“A rare and thoughtful book that brings together science, imagination, and quiet moments of reflection. Highly recommended.”
– Dr Bethan James, ESA Project Specialist for the Roman Space Telescope, Space Telescope Science Institute
Mark Westmoquette
Mark Westmoquette holds a PhD in astrophysics, is an ordained Zen monk, and a yoga and mindfulness teacher. He is the author of The Mindful Universe, Mindful Thoughts for Stargazers, and Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People. This is Mark’s first children’s book, inspired by his efforts to explain the universe’s wonders to his own son.
Kiki Kita is a Brooklyn-based illustrator who spent her childhood in Nagoya, Japan, and Dallas, Texas. She pursued illustration and art history at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Kiki possesses a strong foundation in traditional art forms like watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting, though her current practice is predominantly digital. Her illustrations have garnered recognition from American Illustration and the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles.
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