By Peter Bently (author) , Louise Conway (illustrator)
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This space shuttle might be crewed by pandas, but in every other respect it’s just like the real thing. Commander Mandy and her crew’s mission is to replace an old satellite. When the crew is strapped in the countdown begins, the last checks are carried out and they prepare for lift-off.
As the shuttle soars upwards, Commander Mandy gives the order to release the rocket boosters, then as they fly into space to release the fuel tank. They reach the damaged satellite and a robot arm pulls it in – where there’s a surprise waiting! With bright, child-friendly but detailed illustrations, and clearly labelled diagrams of the shuttle to finish, this fun story is packed with information to satisfy young space and vehicle enthusiasts.
It's time to get busy with machines that roar, whizz, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colourful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done!
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Space Shuttle is on a mission! Commander Mandy and the crew are on their way to fix a satellite in orbit. But it's not the simple mission they had hoped for...
introduces children to bold and chunky vehicles with things to spot and sounds to be made. Armadillo
The award-winning author of over seventy books, Peter went to ten schools as far apart as Devon, Northumberland, Germany and Hong Kong. He studied languages at university and worked as a journalist and non-fiction editor before becoming a children's author.
His titles include bestsellers Octopus Shocktopus ! (illustrated by Steven Lenton), which won the FCBG Children’s Book Award 2022 and the Teach Early Years Picture Book Prize 2020; Dogs in Disguise (illustrated by John Bond), winner of the Shropshire Picture Book Prize 2022; Cats Ahoy! (illustrated by Jim Field), which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize; and King Jack and the Dragon (illustrated by Helen Oxenbury), an American Library Association Notable Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
His bestselling The Great Dog Bottom Swap , illustrated by Mei Matsuoka, has been described as a “cult classic” and was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
When he’s not writing, Peter enjoys visiting schools, libraries and book festivals.
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It's time to get busy with machines that roar, whizz, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Busy Wheels Space Shuttle Blasts off and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Busy Wheels Space Shuttle Blasts off features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Busy Wheels Space Shuttle Blasts off was written by Peter Bently and published by QED Publishing
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