I Am Reading: Alien Alby
I am reading Series
What’s inside...
Alien Alby and his pet squeeble, Squee, love playing in the muddy swamp at the bottom of the garden, despite it being off-limits. They almost get away with their forbidden adventures, but Squee's muddy footprints expose their secret. Now, Alby must find a way to prevent Squee from being sent away to the squeeble-house.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Alby felt when he visited Earth for the first time?
If you were Alby, what would you have done differently during your adventure?
How did Alby's experiences help him learn about friendship and understanding others?
What would you do if you met an alien like Alby?
Why do you think it's important for Alby to understand Earth's culture?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about Alby’s adventures, fostering emotional intelligence.
Relate Alby’s experiences to your child’s own experiences of trying new things or meeting new people.
Discuss the importance of friendship and understanding diverse cultures, connecting Alby’s story to real-world scenarios.
Use creative prompts, like drawing or storytelling, to imagine what your child would do if they were in Alby’s shoes.
Point out specific moments in the book to discuss decision making and problem-solving skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Differences
Explanation: Alien Alby teaches children the importance of accepting and celebrating differences as Alby, the alien, interacts with various creatures and faces various challenges on Earth.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being open to making friends with peers who are different from them, whether in terms of interests, backgrounds, or abilities.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Throughout the story, Alby encounters problems that he needs to solve, such as fixing his spaceship. This highlights the importance of thinking creatively to find solutions.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson to tackle challenges at school or during play by thinking of different ways to solve problems before asking for adult help.
Example Lesson: Value of Adventure and Curiosity
Explanation: Alby’s journey to Earth is driven by his curiosity and desire for adventure, demonstrating to young readers how exploring and asking questions is beneficial.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to explore new topics, ask questions in class, or engage in new activities fearlessly.
Example Lesson: Importance of Kindness
Explanation: Alien Alby interacts kindly with everyone he meets, despite their differences. This teaches children the impact of kind behavior towards others.
Real-World Application: Children can practice this by sharing, using polite words, and helping their friends or family members.