Item: When I'm an Astronaut
Rating: 4.5
Author: Gina

When I’m an Astronaut: Dreaming is Believing by Samantha Pillay

Are you looking for a new children’s book series that’s uplifting, educational, and fun? Then you don’t want to miss Dr. Samantha Pillay’s series, Inspirational Careers for Kids.

Book Details

When I'm an Astronaut by Samantha Pillay
Series: Inspirational Careers for Kids #3
Published by Independent on 08/02/2022
Genres: Children's Picture Book, Educational, Space Exploration
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 36

What does it take to be an astronaut?

The simple images in this unique picture book allow children to ponder over the wonders of space while building their self-belief.

Career gender stereotypes and self-efficacy start to form in early childhood.

This book encourages children to Dream Big and Aim High.

Expand your child's imagination with the companion Activity Book.

Find the references for the grown-up astronaut hidden within the images.

Source: NetGalley, Received from the author or publisher for review.

Images and quotes are credited to Dr. Pillay, Goodreads, Amazon, and NetGalley.

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My thoughts on When I’m an Astronaut

When I’m an Astronaut is the perfect STEM book for early readers.

The illustrations are vivid and eye-catching with lots of little hidden messages to find.

The repetitive start to each phrase helps young readers learn to recognize new words.

Sight-words are frequently used.

Messages of inclusiveness and diversity dominate the book.

Encouraging young people to aspire to careers in space-related fields can not be underestimated in their educational development.

I received a digital copy of the book via NetGalley from the author or publisher. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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A few words from Dr. Samantha Pillay

Mathematics and physics were my favorite subjects at school. I loved solving problems and could spend hours lost in thought. This was not work but pleasure. I would fall asleep and dream about equations and derivations.

Career gender stereotypes can be embedded by age seven, long before young girls make school subject and career choices. Reshaping our ideas about femininity, providing STEM role models and challenging stereotypes will help address the gender imbalance in STEM careers, which are higher paid and predicted to grow.

I am grateful this book has allowed me to further my space knowledge and share it with you.

About Samantha Pillay

Samantha Pillay finished school at age 16 years and commenced studying medicine at The University of Adelaide. Driven to take on challenges, despite physical limitations from congenital hip dysplasia, she became the first woman in South Australia to complete the adult Urological Surgical training program.

Now she is a self-published author of The No Recipe Cookbook – a cookbook for people who don’t cook.
Samantha finished school at age 16 years and commenced studying medicine at The University of Adelaide. Driven to take on challenges, she became the first woman in South Australia to complete the adult Urological Surgical training program despite physical limitations from congenital hip dysplasia.

Whilst training in urology, Samantha saw a need for a greater focus on incontinence treatments for women and a need for specialised care. Her vision was to establish a sub-specialty practice bringing the best treatments available to the women of South Australia. She became the first urologist in South Australia to exclusively specialise in female and functional urology, establishing Continence Matters in 2002, subsequently building her single surgeon practice into a Centre of Excellence.

Dr Pillay has served on numerous National and State boards and committees, including;
Chair of the Female Urology Special Advisory Group for the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand from 2007 to 2013. Samantha has devoted her career as a surgeon to treating incontinence, reducing the stigma, and educating doctors, health professionals and the community.

She is a single mother, surgeon, running a business and a household, who enjoys writing in her spare time.

Now she is a self-published author of:
The No Recipe Cookbook – a cookbook for people who don’t cook.
When I’m a Surgeon – an inspirational children’s picture book with the companion Activity Book.

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