Since its February 2025 release, The Seven-Legged Astronaut by Lauren Molesworth has taken off across online parenting communities, daycare groups, and children's reading circles. The picture book, featuring a curious, seven-legged spider named Maurice, has resonated deeply with families and educators for its gentle humor, hand-painted artwork, and introduction to science through storytelling.

Parents and daycare providers have praised the book for capturing children’s imaginations and sparking meaningful questions. “My son now thinks spiders belong in space and wants to build a rocket for them,” one parent shared in an online review. “It’s rare to find a book that both entertains and opens up conversations about the universe,” said another. A preschool teacher added, “My students were glued to every page—Maurice might be their new favorite character!”

Author Lauren Molesworth shared her emotional motivation behind the project: “I’ve had a long-term dream of creating several children’s illustrated stories with animal friends—showing the importance of our connection and interaction between species. What finally made me pursue this endeavor wasn’t a build-up of support, but the opposite. A tragedy. My entire support structure and will collapsed when I lost my dog—my best friend and baby boy. This book became a way to cope, to create, and to connect. I’m overwhelmed by the response and love it’s receiving.”

The Seven-Legged Astronaut is now available on Amazon, where it continues to gain momentum with glowing reviews and strong word-of-mouth. A beautiful introduction to science, empathy, and imagination, the book marks the beginning of a planned series that invites children to dream big—one leg at a time.

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About Lauren Molesworth

Lauren Molesworth, a former pediatric nurse, draws inspiration from her childhood in the Australian bush and her experiences with illness and healing. Her whimsical, science-infused stories encourage young readers that friendship can be found anywhere, even in the most unexpected creatures and places.

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