Michael Bennet
U.S. Senator for Colorado
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Michael Bennet
“🚀Attention Future Space Explorers! The @SpaceFoundation will kick off its Small Steps, Giant Leaps program tomorrow in Colorado with a featured reading of @SenMarkKelly's book, Mousetronaut. Our future success in space begins with inspiring our kids to continue pioneering. https://t.co/Xt7o5eCBcJ” (from X)
A #1 New York Times bestseller “This little mouse may well inspire some big dreams.” —Kirkus Reviews “A larger-than-life adventure.” —Publishers Weekly A heartwarming picture book tale of the power of the small from #1 New York Times bestselling author, US Senator, and retired NASA astronaut commander Mark Kelly and renowned illustrator C.F. Payne. Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with “mice-tronauts” on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission . . . and is chosen for the flight! While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikes—and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day. With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, Mousetronaut is a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!