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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

Join a little pig on his space adventures in this colorful picture book by Mary L. Schmidt. Horace in Space follows the story of a pig named Horace. All Horace wants is to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) one day. The ISS is a space station where astronauts from different countries work and conduct scientific research while it orbits around the planet. When Horace gets the opportunity to fly to the ISS on a spacecraft, he is more than excited and starts packing his suitcase with his favorite snacks. But he wasn’t allowed to take his suitcase or his snacks to the ISS. After arriving at the ISS, Horace takes a spacewalk, eats berries, apples, and nuts, takes pictures of Earth, and has a great adventure.

Horace in Space is a captivating adventure story for early readers. Kids will not only be entertained by this fun-filled picture book but also embark on a thrilling journey to discover a few fascinating facts about space, the ISS, gravity, and more. Using eye-catching illustrations and engaging prose, author Mary L. Schmidt crafts an exhilarating tale that is bound to spark young readers’ imaginations and spark their curiosity about all things space-related. It’s a short book but entertaining from start to finish. The main character, Horace, is a fun-loving little pig with a passion for space travel and a dream of becoming an astronaut. Children are going to love his easygoing personality and cheer for him as he achieves his dreams. As far as picture books go, this one is a brilliant choice for kids!