The Day I Had a Spaceship

2025 BookFest Gold Medal Winner for Best Picture Book2025 Readers’ Choice Silver Medal Winner for Best Picture BookBlast 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. 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 adventureTeamwork, kindness, and problem-solvingEarly literacy and emotional intelligenceTailor-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 3–7Young readers who love space, spaceships, or adventureTeaching inclusion, empathy, and perseveranceGifts, classrooms, story time, or bedtime reading