There's an Alien in Your Book
Who'S In Your Book? Series
What’s inside...
In this interactive picture book, a little alien has crash-landed in the pages of the reader's book. Children are invited to participate by tilting pages, shaking the book, and more, to help the alien return to its home in space. Along the way, they learn about kindness, helping others, and the joy of reading. The book is used and in good condition; due to its age, it may show normal signs of wear.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-4
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How would you feel if you found an alien in your book? What would you do first?
What do you think the alien feels being inside the book? Can you describe its emotions?
How do the characters in the book react to the alien? What does that teach us about accepting others who are different from us?
If you could help the alien, what advice would you give him for making new friends?
How can we make someone new in our school or neighborhood feel welcomed?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize expressive reading to bring the characters and emotions to life, enhancing the child's understanding of the story.
Encourage the child to imagine themselves in the story, asking what they would do in similar situations to deepen empathy and critical thinking.
Discuss the theme of acceptance and friendship in the story to relate it to real-life scenarios, fostering social and emotional learning.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene, which can prompt further discussion about the story’s message.
Praise your child for thoughtful responses and questions about the story to boost their confidence and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story encourages children to empathize with the alien, who is lost and needs help, promoting understanding and kindness towards others different from themselves.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by showing kindness and trying to understand peers who may seem different or who come from different backgrounds.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The narrative follows the journey of helping the alien return to space, which encourages children to think critically and solve problems creatively.
Real-World Application: This can help children in developing solutions to everyday challenges, such as resolving conflicts with friends or finding ways to help around the house.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Taking care of the alien and ensuring its safe return to space teaches children about responsibility and taking care of others.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to take responsibility for their actions and duties, such as completing homework or chores, and caring for pets or younger siblings.
Example Lesson: Interactive Reading
Explanation: The book uses interactive elements like tilting and shaking the pages, which engage children more deeply with the text and illustrations.
Real-World Application: This lesson translates to children becoming more actively involved in learning and other activities, enhancing engagement and retention of information.