The Day I Had a Spaceship

By Ashley Wall

Gold Medal Winner for Best Picture Book from BookFest
Silver Medal Winner for Best Picture Book from Readers's Choice

Blast off on a heartwarming, space-filled adventure with Luke and his friends

In The Day I Had a Spaceship, Luke, Emma, Mikey, and Noah discover just how far their imaginations can take them--straight to the Moon and beyond When their toys come to life, the backyard becomes a launch pad and the four friends find themselves on a cosmic journey filled with challenges, surprises, and opportunities to help one another. Together, they learn that kindness and cooperation are the most powerful tools in the universe.

The Day I Had a Spaceship is the fourth installment of the The Day I Had... series by award-winning educator and author Ashley Wall and winner of the Readers' Choice Best Picture Book Silver Medal. The series of picture books combines fun storytelling with valuable lessons in social-emotional development. With lively, colorful illustrations by Vaughan Duck, it's a joyful read for home or classroom.

This book promotes:

Imagination and creativity through playful adventure Teamwork, kindness, and problem-solving Early literacy and emotional intelligence

Tailor-made for fans of imaginative picture books that celebrate teamwork, friendship, and big dreams, this book is perfect for educators, parents, and caregivers seeking meaningful stories to share with little ones.

Great for:

Children ages 3-7 Young readers who love space, spaceships, or adventure Teaching inclusion, empathy, and perseverance Gifts, classrooms, story time, or bedtime reading

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1960616285
• ISBN13: 9781960616289
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Mamabear Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1