I am the Universe

A gorgeous, award-winning illustrated story about our place in the Universe – it comes with a billion star rating!

From glittering galaxies to busy city streets, this stunning picture book takes you on a tour around the Universe.


I am the Universe,
an infinite space
of glittering galaxies.

It’s a starlit journey through space that will lead you to a wonderful planet brimming with all kinds of life – including yours.

This stunning story demonstrating the scale of the Universe and our place in it was created specially for children aged three years and up by the award-winning author-illustrator Vasanti Unka, who lives in Auckland, New Zealand, the Earth, the Solar System, the Galaxy, the Milky Way, the Universe.

Winner, NZ Booklovers Award for Best Children’s Book 2021

Format: Hardback
Pages: 32
Imprint: Puffin
Publication date: 01/09/2020
Illustrator: Unka, Vasanti