Astronaut Stories for 7 and 8-year-old children featuring women

Discover our selection of stories for 7 and 8 year old children featuring women astronauts! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of space with thrilling adventures. The stories in our collection also explore careers and scientific discoveries related to astronomy. Let your children escape and learn while having fun with our free stories.

Astronaut Stories: women (9)

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A smiling, serene female astronaut in her thirties with brown hair in a bun and freckles, wearing a white spacesuit with blue details and a mission badge, gently holds a small potted green plant and looks at the camera to share a discovery; behind her to the left a tanned male engineer in his thirties with short hair and round glasses types on a silver console tablet with a focused yet kind expression, to the right a female botanist in her late twenties with braided black hair and an open lab coat adjusts a growth lamp over the plant, and in the background left a reassuring, smiling male pilot around 32 checks a safety tether near a porthole; interior of a space station with smooth metal walls, colorful control panels, tidy cables and a round window showing blue-and-white Earth, warm yellow fixtures and cool screen light; moment of presentation and camaraderie centered on the plant and the astronaut’s radiant face; acrylic painting style with visible brushstrokes, vivid contrasting colors, thick textures and soft optimistic atmosphere emphasizing faces and the plant.

The little steps to the stars

Reading 14 min. 7-8 years old

Captain Mira, an astronaut, prepares and practices with her diverse crew to share their space experiments and the values of curiosity, safety, and teamwork with children on Earth.

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The heroine is a joyful, slightly dreamy female astronaut with delicate hands holding a floating pen, curly blonde hair haloing her head, in a white spacesuit with colorful patches, writing in a floating sleep journal at the center; to her right a mischievous ~28-year-old man (Max) with tousled brown hair smiles as he reaches for a spinning round cookie; a ~45-year-old woman (Captain Rivera) watches kindly with her hair in a bun and a calm smile, standing slightly back by an instrument panel with her hand on a handle; the metallic interior has grey panels and visible fasteners, a wide porthole shows a blue, cloudy Earth, potted plants are attached to the wall and small objects (cookie, pen, sock) float; the scene is warm and playful with gentle weightlessness, soft light from the porthole and pastel tones.

Poppy’s Space Station Sleep Adventure

Reading 8 min. 7-8 years old

Poppy, a cheerful astronaut aboard the International Space Station, learns the importance of sleep, teamwork, and sharing feelings as she and her crewmates balance work, play, and caring for one another among the stars.

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A young woman, Maya, round face with freckles and brown hair in a ponytail, looks relieved and radiant as she unbuckles her belt in a gray simulator seat, hands on the straps and relaxed; to her left a smiling teenage girl, Amaya (~15), caramel skin and braided hair, applauds near a touchscreen, and to her right slightly back a teenage boy, Jonah (~16), tousled black hair and round glasses, laughs and points at the screen showing an opening orange parachute; behind the seats Commander Ortiz (~45), tan with a thin mustache in a navy uniform, stands with an open palm in encouragement, while Dr. Li (~35), fair-skinned with short hair, sits by the left control panel holding a tablet that shows green indicators; the simulator interior resembles a small spacecraft with curved metal walls, softly blinking multicolored panels, a round porthole painted with stars, and a central console of levers and buttons—the team shares warm, relieved pride at the end of a simulated atmospheric reentry exercise as the screen shows an orange parachute opening against a blue sky with small sparks and green readouts.

Steps to Bring Us Home

Reading 16 min. 7-8 years old Available in audio story

Maya trains with her space team to practice a careful deorbit procedure, learning that patience, clear steps, and cooperation keep people safe while deepening her sense of connection to Earth and others.

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A female astronaut, Amelia, with a bright smile and sparkling eyes of excitement, is checking her equipment on a rocket launch pad. She is wearing a white spacesuit with colorful details and a shiny helmet, holding a small model of the planet Mars in her hand. Next to her, a 10-year-old boy, Leo, with messy brown hair and round glasses, looks on in admiration, wide-eyed, holding a small sketchbook where he draws rockets. The setting is a vast launch pad surrounded by large metal structures and solar panels, with a majestic red and white rocket ready for takeoff, standing against a bright blue sky dotted with white clouds. The main scene shows Amelia and Leo, both immersed in the excitement of the moment as they prepare for a space adventure, surrounded by futuristic tools and gadgets, with twinkling stars beginning to appear in the distant sky.

The Astronaut's Journey: A Tale of Mars and Dreams

Reading 6 min. (3) 7-8 years old Available in audio story

Astronaut Amelia Sparkle prepares for her exciting mission to Mars, inspiring a young boy named Leo, who dreams of becoming an astronaut himself. Together, they explore the wonders of space travel, teamwork, and the courage needed to reach for the stars.

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A female astronaut, Captain Luna Carter, stands in the center of the image, radiant and enthusiastic, with a big smile and sparkling eyes. She wears a shiny silver spacesuit with colorful details and holds a helmet under her arm. Next to her is a boy named Max, about 8 years old with curly hair and glasses, raising his hand excitedly, listening attentively. To her left, Mia, a 7-year-old girl with a missing tooth and braids, looks at Luna with wide eyes, ready to ask a question. The setting is a sunny schoolyard, with drawings of planets and stars on the walls, children sitting on the green grass surrounded by rocket-shaped toys and cardboard. The main scene shows Captain Luna telling fascinating stories about space, while the children listen with expressions of joy and wonder, captivated by her tales of interstellar adventures.

Captain Luna and the Children Who Dreamed of Space

Reading 12 min. (1) 7-8 years old

Captain Luna Carter returns from a space mission to share her adventures with eager children, sparking their imaginations about exploring the universe. Through questions and laughter, she inspires them to dream big and believe in their potential to become astronauts.

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A young girl, Zara, is at the center of the image, wearing a bright orange spacesuit, with an excited smile on her face. Her curly hair floats slightly around her, and she is waving with one hand as if greeting a friend. Next to her, a 7-year-old boy, Sam, wearing round glasses, holds a small notebook. He looks at Zara with wide eyes of curiosity and admiration. The setting is inside the Space Training Center, a large silver dome filled with rocket models, colorful space displays, and a huge window offering a view of a bright blue sky. Futuristic equipment and bright screens add a dynamic touch to the background. Zara and Sam are visiting the zero-gravity simulator, where training astronauts joyfully float in the air, performing acrobatics. The atmosphere is filled with joy and wonder, capturing the spirit of adventure and discovery in this magical place.

zara and the zero gravity adventure

Reading 8 min. 7-8 years old

Zara, a young aspiring astronaut, takes her friend Sam on an exciting tour of the Space Training Center, where they learn about the wonders of space and the adventures of being an astronaut. Together, they dream of exploring the universe, discovering new worlds, and facing challenges with bravery and curiosity.

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Une illustration sous forme de dessin destinée aux enfants représentant un jardin ensoleillé rempli de fleurs colorées, où une jeune fille aux cheveux bouclés bruns et aux yeux verts pétillants, vêtue d'une combinaison d'astronaute, saute joyeusement en imitant la gravité zéro, tandis que son ami, un garçon aux cheveux noirs en bataille et au sourire contagieux, l'encourage en levant les bras, tous deux entourés de livres sur l'espace et de maquettes de fusées, illustrant leur rêve d'explorer les étoiles et de devenir astronautes.

Starlit Adventures: Mia and Sam's Space Quest

Reading 16 min. (1) 7-8 years old Available in audio story

Mia and her best friend Sam dream of becoming astronauts as they explore the wonders of space through fun activities and the inspiring visit of Captain Stella, a real astronaut. Together, they embark on exciting adventures filled with laughter, imagination, and the magic of the stars.

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Une illustration destinée aux enfants représentant une jeune fille passionnée par l'espace, accompagnée de son amie Emma, discutant de ses rêves d'astronaute, dans sa chambre décorée de posters d'étoiles scintillantes et de fusées, située dans la petite ville de Brightville.

Lily's Stellar Dream

Reading 7 min. (6) 7-8 years old Available in audio story

Lily, a young girl with a dream of becoming an astronaut, embarks on a journey of determination and perseverance to reach the stars.

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Une illustration destinée aux enfants représentant une jeune femme astronaute, vêtue d'une combinaison spatiale brillante, flottant dans l'espace, entourée de planètes colorées et d'étoiles scintillantes, avec un petit robot amical à ses côtés, dans le vaste et mystérieux univers.

Lily's Journey to the Stars

Reading 6 min. 7-8 years old Available in audio story

Lily, a young girl with a passion for space, joins the Astronaut Academy to fulfill her dream of becoming an astronaut and embarks on an extraordinary journey to the moon.

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Astronaut Stories for 7 and 8-year-old children featuring women

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