A Universe Big & Small

A Story About Carl Sagan

James Yang, James Yang

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English

Viking Books for Young Readers
30 July 2025

General fiction (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Geisel Award-winning creator James Yang explores the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the work of lauded astronomer Carl Sagan.

Geisel Award-winning creator James Yang explores the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the work of lauded astronomer Carl Sagan.

When Carl stared out the window, he had many questions.

Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan loved asking questions-he wanted to learn about everything from the smallest atoms to the vastness of the galaxy. And by using his imagination and allowing himself to dream up questions big and small, he inspired others to keep exploring the mysteries of the universe and our place in it.

Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang invites readers on a fantastic journey through the cosmos, inspired by the life and work of Carl Sagan.

By: James Yang
Illustrated by: James Yang
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 281mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 473g
ISBN: 9780593693070
ISBN 10: 0593693078
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 30 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

James Yang is the author and illustrator of several acclaimed picture books, including A Boy Named Isamu, which won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor, and Stop! Bot!, which won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. His work has appeared in publications like Graphis, Newsweek, Forbes, Fortune, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. You might have seen some of his art in many of New York City's subway cars! He lives in Brooklyn. You can visit him at JamesYang.com or follow him on Instagram @YangBlog.

Reviews for A Universe Big & Small: A Story About Carl Sagan

""Young Carl stands in for every child who's ever asked big questions and considered how to answer them. The first step, as Yang makes beautifully clear, is always imagination. A lovely interpretation of curiosity and wonder."" —Kirkus Reviews ""In an accessible work loosely inspired by Sagan, economical text pairs with blocky artwork to hint that exploring the universe begins and ends with questions."" —Publishers Weekly