Look Up at Bedtime: 5 Minute Mindful Activities and Stories to Share the Wonder of the Universe

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Mark Westmoquette Kiki Kita

Look Up at Bedtime

Name: Look Up at Bedtime
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ISBN: 9781917194136

5 Minute Mindful Activities and Stories to Share the Wonder of the Universe

Mark Westmoquette, Kiki Kita

$34.99

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English

Watkins Publishing
19 May 2026

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA)

5-minute calming stories and activities that explore the wonders of the universe, from a Zen Buddhist astrophysicist.

Open your child's eyes to the wonders of the universe ... by looking up at bedtime!

Take off on a remarkable journey through 20 wondrous 5-minute stories and stargazing activities that will connect your child with the majesty of the cosmos.

Discover the pull of gravity

Realize that we're all made of star dust

Delight in tales about the origin of the constellations

Learn to expand your breath to the edge of the universe

And so much more!

Packed with stunning illustrations, this extraordinary collection of meditations, mindful reflections, myths, and calming activities are perfect for the whole family.

Grounded in science, this book from astrophysicist Mark Westmoquette invites you and your child to discover the wonders of life.

By: Mark Westmoquette
Illustrated by: Kiki Kita
Imprint: Watkins Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 281mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 652g
ISBN: 9781917194136
ISBN 10: 1917194137
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 19 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Mark Westmoquette has a PhD in astrophysics and is also an ordained Zen monk and a yoga and mindfulness teacher. He is the author of The Mindful Universe, Mindful Thoughts for Stargazers and Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People. This is Mark's first children's book, inspired by trying to describe the wonder of the universe to his own son. Kiki Kita is a Brooklyn-based illustrator who grew up in Nagoya, Japan and Dallas, Texas. She studied illustration and art history at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Kiki has a strong background in traditional mediums such as watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, though these days her work is primarily done digitally. Her work has been recognized by American Illustration and Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles.

Reviews for Look Up at Bedtime: 5 Minute Mindful Activities and Stories to Share the Wonder of the Universe

""Sparkles with curiosity and wonder, weaving science, myth and mindfulness into a gorgeous, captivating exploration of our connections with the earth and stars . . . [a] unique and much-needed book."" – Jo Marchant, New York Times bestselling author