5 Minute Space Stories (Magic Cat) (HB)
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Bedtime just got considerably more ambitious. Science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay has taken the Moon, the stars, black holes, comets, meteors and the vast, dizzying mystery of the universe, and turned them into a collection of warm, read-aloud stories that take exactly five minutes and leave young stargazers with genuinely big ideas to dream about. Each story comes with an "all about" page of further science at the end, which means the questions will start just as you're trying to say goodnight, and honestly, there are worse problems to have.
We love it because:
- Five minutes is a promise this book actually keeps, which is everything at bedtime.
- Gabby Dawnay's writing brings a poet's ear to science, so it's genuinely beautiful to read aloud.
- The range is wonderful, from how the Moon came to be to the light-swallowing strangeness of a black hole.
- The "all about" pages mean curious children can go deeper without needing a different book.
- Mona K's illustrations make the universe feel both enormous and completely inviting.
What's in the box:
- One hardback book, 96 pages, colour illustrations throughout
Great for:
- Ages 4 and up
- Children who look up at the sky and ask questions you can't always answer
- Bedtime reading that feels special without going on forever
- A gift for a child starting to fall in love with science, space or stories
Important to know:
- Hardback, 96 pages
- Dimensions: 27 x 21 cm
- Published by Abrams and Chronicle Books, May 2025
- Suitable from age 4+
5 Minute Space Stories (Magic Cat) (HB)
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping and Delivery
How much is shipping, and where do you deliver to?
How much is shipping, and where do you deliver to?
Orders under £50: £5.95
Orders £50 and over: Free!
Royal Mail Tracked 24.
We currently ship to UK mainland and Northern Ireland only.
Do you deliver locally?
Do you deliver locally?
We do! If you live locally to our shop in Bath, we can deliver the same day by Eco Bike.
Once you've added your local address at checkout, choose bike delivery from the drop-down on the shipping page.
How long will it take to receive my order?
How long will it take to receive my order?
Orders received before 1 pm Monday to Friday are sent by Next Day Delivery as Standard. We do not charge extra for this service.
We are unable to deliver on Sundays. Therefore, orders received after 1 pm on Friday and before 1 pm on the following Monday will be delivered on Tuesday.
We will contact you as soon as possible if there is a problem with your order or the items you have chosen. This may delay your delivery, but we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
Returns and Refunds
What's your refund policy?
What's your refund policy?
We have no time limit on our returns. We want you to be able to buy gifts in advance and not worry!
Your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
I'm afraid we can't refund Gift Cards or refund items which are not in their original condition, are damaged or missing parts.
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