The Search for Our Cosmic Neighbours: Journey into deep space and discover a new alien race! A picture book story ideal for aspiring astronauts – sure to inspire a love of science, space exploration and curiosity in the solar system

"Savage probes limitless space in this beautiful and philosophical story. Seamlessly blending scientific exploration with a great adventure full of humour, this is a brilliant picture book." - The Bookseller

- Ideal for aspiring astronauts aged 4-7.
- Will inspire a love of science, space exploration, and nurture curiosity in the solar system and our galaxy, and beyond.
– Filled with award-winning Chloe Savage’s incredible trademark detail – space stations and spaceship cross-sections – as well as delightfully cosmic set pieces: underground crystal caves filled with … aliens!

Join Chloe Savage – winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2024: Best Illustrated Book – on a journey across the cosmos with Commander Julia, her team of astro scientists and her trusty dog, Khan, as they search for life in the stars. Travelling for ten years in their packed spaceship, they visit countless moons and planets of every size and colour, searching for the answer to the greatest question of all: "Are we alone?"

And, just as they’re about to give up … Khan leads them to an incredible discovery – the existence of a (friendly!) alien race. Getting to know this welcoming species calls into question everything these space explorers have ever known – about what to do next, who they are, and what it means to have a home...

Part of the HIDDEN WONDERS series for children: award-winning, picture book adventures where science meets myth and magic, making STEM accessible to all children.

Also in this series:
- The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
- The Search for Carmella

• Publication date: 10 September 2026
• Page count: 40
• Dimensions: Height 299 mm; Width 208 mm; Thickness 5 mm
• Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9781529534009