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Look Up at Bedtime

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

Author Mark Westmoquette
Illustrated by Kiki Kita
Hardcover
$18.95 US
Watkins Media | Moon & Bird
8"W x 10-13/16"H
On sale Feb 24, 2026 | 96 Pages | 9781917194136
Preschool - 3
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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.
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.
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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.

Author

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.
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