The Spacesuit

Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration with a mistake or feels that their quiet, creative hobbies like sewing or crafting are not as important as big, loud engineering feats. This inspiring true story follows Ellie Foraker and her team of seamstresses as they compete against top engineers to create the first spacesuit for the Apollo moon landing. It is a beautiful celebration of meticulous handiwork and the vital role that traditional crafts play in high-tech history. This book is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 who are discovering that their unique talents can change the world. It provides a wonderful opportunity to talk about perseverance, the value of precision, and how teamwork requires many different types of skills. Parents will appreciate the way it highlights a hidden figure in history while validating the child who prefers a needle and thread to a hammer and nails.