{"product_id":"mousetronaut-based-on-a-partially-true-story-9781442458246","title":"Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eA #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"This little mouse may well inspire some big dreams.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A larger-than-life adventure.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming picture book tale of the power of the small from #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, US Senator, and retired NASA astronaut commander Mark Kelly and renowned illustrator C.F. Payne.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAstronaut Mark Kelly flew with \"mice-tronauts\" on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle \u003ci\u003eEndeavour\u003c\/i\u003e in 2001. \u003ci\u003eMousetronaut\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eMousetronaut \u003c\/i\u003eis a charming tale of perseverance, courage, and the importance of the small!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark Kelly has served as the junior US Senator from Arizona since 2020. He was a captain in the United States Navy when he commanded the final mission of space shuttle \u003ci\u003eEndeavour\u003c\/i\u003e in May 2011. A veteran of four space flights to the International Space Station, he is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and holds a master's degree from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eC. F. Payne has illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling \u003ci\u003eMousetronaut \u003c\/i\u003eby astronaut Mark Kelly; the Texas Bluebonnet winner \u003ci\u003eShoeless Joe \u0026amp; Black Betsy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Phil Bildner; and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Remarkable Farkle McBride\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMicawber\u003c\/i\u003e, both by John Lithgow. He teaches at the Columbus College of Art \u0026amp; Design, where he is the chair of the Illustration Department. Payne lives with his wife and children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him online at CFPayne.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613218410770,"sku":"9781442458246","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a271cf4d-54dd-4825-af77-76817ead64ca.jpg?v=1732390956","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mousetronaut-based-on-a-partially-true-story-9781442458246","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}