The Spacesuit: How a seamstress helped put man on the moon

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There is a competition to make the spacesuit for the first moon landing! Ellie, an ordinary woman, is asked to lead a team of talented seamstresses. No one believes they can win but they are determined to try... Based on the incredible true story behind the spacesuit and the team of seamstresses that sewed it together.

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''The Spacesuit takes an original look at an important world event in a way that children will easily understand and would be a great book to include in a class topic on Space or even a more general topic about inventors.'' * StorySnug *
'This is an inspiring book about how anyone can change the world if they follow their passions.'

Author Bio

Alison Donald is originally from Ontario, Canada, Alison and her family blasted off many moons ago and landed in England where she now lives with her husband and three small crew members. When she is not dreaming up stories, Alison can be found working as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. As a kid, Ariel Landy used to dream about making books and a moon made out of cheese. Now, after illustrating 'The Spacesuit', her first book, one of her dreams has come true. She lives in New York City with her husband and their dog, Sid.