Buy new:
-34% $13.29
FREE delivery Friday, May 17 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$13.29 with 34 percent savings
List Price: $19.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Friday, May 17 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Thursday, May 16. Order within 14 hrs 6 mins
In Stock
$$13.29 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$13.29
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
30-day easy returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$3.95
This is a hard cover book: Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. This is a hard cover book: Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. See less
$3.99 delivery Monday, May 20. Details
Or fastest delivery May 15 - 17. Details
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$13.29 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$13.29
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Ships from and sold by Clickgoodwill.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Hayley Barrett
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

What Miss Mitchell Saw Hardcover – Picture Book, September 3, 2019

by Hayley Barrett (Author), Diana Sudyka (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 134 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$13.29","priceAmount":13.29,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"13","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"29","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"A%2BJVji%2BDJHgamwKehKROxwwtNV7Apm0W9FLUNHjA4z0SZwER6KcIY7wFLi2MFbA%2Frj21EYFUl%2FZAqc4yA0CqvUOJvEMTB4Z%2BT%2FQwWpKhFqpfxG0FsyRwJLT0OQ22XREVCxMuoDz%2FzOB9M2%2FgnRZ30w%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$3.95","priceAmount":3.95,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"3","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"95","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"A%2BJVji%2BDJHgamwKehKROxwwtNV7Apm0We1Y0pRFjlCYaS0ZkyYhPIho7m6UZTCjlj2kW8xYymwzyT4zqia09Te%2FJ1AXDloGf8HaqbHOIApDdaDCwi20BItHRs3K8wFHxixD0pLBn83d6vR3v20KrzjUxWEI9mylQ%2BvQGa3Q179H7ghYE29M9kQ%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Discover the amazing true story of Maria Mitchell, America’s first professional female astronomer.

Every evening, from the time she was a child, Maria Mitchell stood on her rooftop with her telescope and swept the sky. And then one night she saw something unusual—a comet no one had ever seen before! Miss Mitchell’s extraordinary discovery made her famous the world over and paved the way for her to become America’s first professional female astronomer.

Gorgeously illustrated by Diana Sudyka, this moving picture book about a girl from humble beginnings who became a star in the field of astronomy is sure to inspire budding scientists everywhere.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD830L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.5 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Beach Lane Books
  8. Publication date
    September 3, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    1481487590
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1481487597
  11. See all details
Next page
Teachers' picks | Explore children's books by grade

Frequently bought together

What Miss Mitchell Saw
$13.29
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell
$12.29
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Caroline's Comets: A True Story
$8.99
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
Only 16 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Editorial Reviews

Review

On an October evening in 1847, Maria Mitchell identified a comet in the heavens. Two days later, a Vatican astronomer saw it, too, but the world’s scientific community rightfully agreed to credit Maria with the discovery, naming the object Miss Mitchell’s Comet. Barrett begins with Maria’s Nantucket childhood, where Sudyka’s gorgeous gouache-and-watercolor starscapes already bleed through the fabric of her reality, shimmering in the ocean waters and along the hems of her dresses. The art often utilizes visual metaphor; dialogue flows across the page in swirling ribbons of text as Maria’s father teaches her how to “sweep the sky.” The language is simple and lyrical, preferring to evoke the wonder of the subject rather than get bogged down in scientific detail, and yet it manages to infuse a healthy dose of education, describing instruments and methods, as well as celestial objects. Back matter further details Mitchell’s distinguished career, and an author’s note gives an inspiring call to action. A beautiful biography about one watchful woman being seen by the world. -- Booklist ― June 1, 2019

About the Author

Hayley Barrett is the author of three picture books, Babymoon, What Miss Mitchell Saw, and Girl Versus Squirrel. She lives and writes outside of Boston, Massachusetts.

Diana Sudyka is a Chicago-based illustrator. Early on, she created screen-printed gig posters for musicians but currently her illustration work focuses on young adult, middle grade, and children’s books. She has illustrated several volumes of the award-winning book series The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart and Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley, as well as the picture books Would You Come Too? by Liz Garton Scanlon, Sometimes Rain by Meg Fleming, What Miss Mitchell Saw by Hayley Barrett, How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward, and Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari. Visit her at DianaSudyka.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beach Lane Books (September 3, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481487590
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481487597
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD830L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.5 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 134 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Hayley Barrett

Hayley Barrett

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Hayley Barrett loves to write picture books. She is the author of Babymoon, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, What Miss Mitchell Saw, illustrated by Diana Sudyka, Girl Versus Squirrel, illustrated by Renée Andriani, and The Tiny Baker, illustrated by Alison Jay.

Hayley Barrett lives and writes outside of Boston. Learn more about Hayley and her books at HayleyBarrett.com.

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
134 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Deborah A. Semon-scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
Verified Purchase
Nice illustrations. It introduces children to another woman in history with an important contribution to the world
Helpful
 Report
Jane Gifun
5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Mitchell would be please I am sure
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
Verified Purchase
What a lovely, well researched book. It is apparent that Hayley Barrett captured the spirit of a fascinating Maria. We are huge fans of Maria Mitchell, and have spent a lot of time with the folks at her museum. It was a pleasure to read a book that will capture the imaginations of budding young solar explores. The art work is wonderful as well as the writing. It will be my go to book for gifts for my nieces.
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
A reader from Concord, MA
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely gorgeous picture book biography!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
Verified Purchase
This is a treasure of a picture book biography, gorgeously written and illustrated, with language that stays true to its remarkable subject and time period in which she lived, using literary and graphic metaphors of the whaling history of the island of Nantucket where Maria Mitchell lived. This book filled me with joy and will be enjoyed by anyone who looks up at the stars with wonder.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Stress shopping
4.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t hold my 7 year old’s attention, but goes well with history lesson
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
Verified Purchase
This book is one that I bought to showcase women in STEM throughout history. It does a good job at incorporating lots of historical details that can be used to add fun projects to lessons about New England or the development of astronomy. However, as a stand-alone story it’s not terribly interesting or written in a way that captures the attention of children, although the illustrations are beautiful. I would recommend it as a way to add content to your homeschooling curriculum, but not necessarily as a bedtime story kids will ask for over and over again.
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift for All Who Love a Good Star Yarn
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021
Verified Purchase
5 Stars for a marvelous story and illustration of
an authentic hero from Nantucket who was certainly a star and pioneer. I am buying one for my home and one or two to give to youngsters. References at the end PROVIDE more information about Ms. Mitchell and Quaker heritage plus her accomplishments.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Lea Opitz
5.0 out of 5 stars My sister the science teacher loves this book and so do her students!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
Verified Purchase
It's the most wonderful book! Beautiful illustrations! Amazing story! It is a hit! I love it! I found it on Colossal! I am so glad i can get it here on Amazon!
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Ana Carrera
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring true story told beautifullly
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020
Verified Purchase
Loved the story, beautifully illustrated. Excellent quality with sturdy binding and thick pages. Bought as a gift for an 8 year old.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Story based on a true happening in astronomy
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
Verified Purchase
Historic storybook of a famous female astronomer with beautiful artwork thruought the book. Loved this book and read it. Got one for grand daughter too
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report