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What if your child’s bedtime story could rocket them from a quiet porch in Needham straight intothe sparkling silence of outer space? Sunita Williams: The Girl Who Reached the Stars turnsthat dream into reality. This vibrant picture book follows Sunita from her firefly-catchingchildhood to commanding the International Space Station—proving that curiosity, courage,and hard work can launch any Indian child beyond the sky’s edge.Every page shimmers with galaxy-bright illustrations: roaring helicopters, zero-gravitymarathons, and record-breaking spacewalks where Earth glows like a blue gem. Side-bar “StarFacts” unpack science in fun, snack-sized bites, while Sunita’s heartfelt quotes cheer youngreaders on: “Girls can be anything!” Parents will treasure built-in activity pages—build-your-ownpaper rocket, log your nightly sky observations—that turn inspiration into hands-on STEM play.Rooted in Indian values of perseverance, teamwork, and respect for our planet, Sunita’s journeyshows kids that the universe is theirs to explore, and that every question—How far is theMoon?—is a stepping-stone toward the extraordinary.Gift this book for birthdays, Science Day, or Rakhi, and watch little eyes shine brighter than theMilky Way.