Widget has big dreams. More than anything, he wants to become an astronaut and explore the stars, planets, and mysteries of space. When Widget and Aunt Beep head to the library to learn more about the universe, a stack of books sends Widget's imagination soaring. Suddenly, an ordinary afternoon becomes an extraordinary space mission! Together, Widget and Aunt Beep blast off on an imaginative journey through the solar system, discovering fascinating facts about the Sun, planets, moons, craters, volcanoes, gravity, and even distant Pluto. Along the way, Widget asks questions, makes surprising discoveries, and finds out that there is always something new to learn about the cosmos. By the end of their adventure, Widget may not have traveled into space for real, but he discovers that books, curiosity, and imagination can take him almost anywhere-and that someday, his dream of becoming an astronaut just might come true. Filled with colorful adventure, humor, and accessible science facts, Widget and the Cosmos celebrates curiosity, reading, imagination, and the excitement of discovering how our universe works.