Little People BIG DREAMS: Tim Peake

Available November 2026 – pre-order now!

From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Tim Peake, the iconic British astronaut. 

Discover the inspiring story of Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and walk in space.

Born on the southern coast of England, Tim grew up with a love of adventure. When he was a teenager, he piloted a plane for the first time, and discovered he was a natural. He joined the British Army, and by training hard, he became a brilliant pilot. One day, he saw the European Space Agency (ESA) was looking for astronauts. Tim was chosen from thousands of applicants, and in 2015 he blasted off into space, becoming the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station.

This picture book introduces children to Tim’s incredible career, showing how a boy who looked to the stars grew up to become a helicopter pilot, flight instructor, hotshot test pilot and British space hero. His involvement in many education programmes since has encouraged children to learn more about space and science.

By following his passion, Tim has flown higher than he could ever have dreamed, inspiring the next generation of scientists and explorers to reach for the stars.

ISBN 9781805703389

32 pages, 240 x 279 mm