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The Boy Who Touched the Stars / El niño que alcanzó las estrellas (English and Spanish Edition)

Name: The Boy Who Touched the Stars / El niño que alcanzó las estrellas (English and Spanish Edition)
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4.9 of 5 Stars: Multicultural - The Boy Who Touched the Stars / El niño que alcanzó las estrellas (English and Spanish Edition)

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Book Synopsis: Every night when he was a boy, José M. Hernández would look out the window and stare at the stars. They were different colors: blue, yellow and white. Some were larger and brighter than others, and some twinkled as if they were alive. Later, when he saw man land on the moon on TV, he knew he wanted to be an astronaut. But José struggled in school because his family moved constantly and he didn’t speak English. His parents were migrant workers from Mexico; they followed the crops up and down the state of California. José was in second grade when his teacher convinced his parents to stop migrating and stay in the United States. She also encouraged his love of astronomy, books and learning. José became an electrical engineer, got married and had a family, and though he was very happy, he never stopped thinking about his dream. So he applied to NASA to become an astronaut. His application was rejected eleven times, but he kept applying. He was finally selected for astronaut school and achieved his dream when he flew on the Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station! With beautiful illustrations by Steven James Petruccio, this heartwarming, bilingual picture book will introduce children ages 5-9 to the concept of space travel. The author’s story is sure to motivate kids to set goals and reach for their own dreams.

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Unlock the stars and awaken the dreams with "The Boy Who Touched the Stars"! This captivating bilingual book, available in English and Spanish, tells the extraordinary story of José M. Hernández, a boy who defied all odds to become an astronaut. As a child, José would gaze at the stars, mesmerized by their beauty and wonder. Now, his inspiring tale will ignite the imaginations of young readers, encouraging them to reach for the stars themselves.

Inspired by the sight of man landing on the moon, José knew from an early age that he wanted to explore the vastness of space. However, life presented him with challenges. Struggling in school due to constant moves and a language barrier, José's dream seemed out of reach. But through determination and the support of a caring teacher, he triumphed over adversity, becoming an accomplished electrical engineer and a loving family man.

This visually stunning book, adorned with captivating illustrations by Steven James Petruccio, takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through José's incredible life. From his humble beginnings as a migrant worker's son to his achievement of flying on the Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station, José's story will ignite the spark of ambition within young hearts.

Dive into the enchanting world of space travel with "The Boy Who Touched the Stars." Let José's unwavering perseverance and unwavering dream inspire children aged 5 to 9 to set goals and pursue their aspirations fearlessly. Grab your copy today and embark on a celestial adventure!

Experience the magic of "The Boy Who Touched the Stars" today and empower your child's imagination to reach for the stars!

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