I'm a Little Alien

I'm a Little Alien
Author: James Carter
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781847804815

Zoom around this book to find aliens, stars and a greedy robot - as well as funny faces and a ball that won't bounce back! This is a fun and playful new collection by an award-winning poet who knows how to inspire and delight very young children.

Your Alien

Your Alien
Author: Tammi Sauer
Publisher: Union Square Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-01-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781454950622

A little boy meets a stranded alien child and the two instantly strike up a fabulous friendship. They go to school, explore the neighborhood, and have lots of fun all day. However, when bedtime rolls around, the little boy must comfort his homesick new friend. This funny, heartwarming story proves that friends and family are the most important things in the universe . . . no matter who or where you are.

Hush, Little Alien

Hush, Little Alien
Author: Daniel Kirk
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780786807598

Based on the bedtime favorite Hush, Little Baby, this adorable board-book edition takes a trip complete with goonie birds and shooting stars as an alien dad sings his little alien a good-night lullaby.

My Friend the Alien: A Bloomsbury Reader

My Friend the Alien: A Bloomsbury Reader
Author: Zanib Mian
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2020-07-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1472973895

Book Band: Grey - Ideal for ages 8+ A thought-provoking comedy about being an alien from prize-winning Zanib Mian. Maxx is an alien: a real one - from the planet Zerg. He's on Earth to research these strange things called emotions that humans have (and eat as much chocolate as he can). But some of the humans seem to think Maxx's new human friend Jibreel is an alien too, and Maxx just can't figure it out. Why would coming from another country make you an alien?! This funny science-fiction story is a perfect way to tackle difficult topics like racism and refugees with children. It has hilarious black-and-white illustrations from Sernur Isik throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

I'm an Alien and I Want to Go Home

I'm an Alien and I Want to Go Home
Author: Jo Franklin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544442970

Daniel has nothing in common with his family or classmates and has only two friends. He feels so alienated that he might as well be an alien. When he learns that his mom has saved a newspaper clipping about a meteor that landed nearby on his birthday, he embraces his alien heritage and launches a mission to return to his home planet. Despite mishaps, mixups, and a crisis at every turn, Daniel and his mission team—friends Eddie and Gordon the geek—energetically pursue their goal. But when Mom and Dad are drawn into danger as a result, Daniel may have to rethink his plan. This is a fast-paced illustrated page-turner with a laugh on every page.

Zim Zam Zoom!

Zim Zam Zoom!
Author: James Carter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-06
Genre: Children's poetry, English
ISBN: 9781910959053

Colors, animals, space, music, fairytale fireworks...! Here is a collection of 16 poems especially written for reading out loud and performance. Perfect for the classroom and also for reading aloud at home. With delightful illustrations by a talented new illustrator, this is a brilliant introduction to poetry for young children.

Dancing with an Alien

Dancing with an Alien
Author: Mary Logue
Publisher: HarperTeen
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2002-02-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780064472098

When Tonia meets Branko, an alien who was sent to earth to bring a female back to his planet, her life is forever changed as their unusual relationship develops over one magical summer. Reprint.

My Sister Is an Alien!

My Sister Is an Alien!
Author: Rachel Bright
Publisher: Puffin
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Brothers and sisters
ISBN: 9780141502656

Alfie is crazy about space. His favourite things are- 1. aliens, 2. rockets, 3. the moon - in that exact order. He doesn't really think much about anything else, until his new baby sister comes along. Then he notices that she looks a bit funny, she talks funny and sometimes she smells funny and he realizes . . . she MUST BE AN ALIEN! Alfie knows he needs to be brave and take her back to the moon where she belongs - after all, she often cries for home - and that's when the adventure really starts. . . A positive, funny and charming take on the joys of a new sibling with gorgeous etched illustrations from a rising picture book star.

Planning for Learning through Space

Planning for Learning through Space
Author: Rachel Sparks Linfield
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1909101761

Plan for six weeks of learning covering all six areas of learning and development of the EYFS through the topic of space. The Planning for Learning series is a series of topic books written around the Early Years Foundation Stage designed to make planning easy. This book takes you through six weeks of activities on the theme of space. Each activity is linked to a specific Early Learning Goal, and the book contains a skills overview so that practitioners can keep track of which areas of learning and development they are promoting. This book also includes a photocopiable page to give to parents with ideas for them to get involved with their children's topic, as well as ideas for bringing the six weeks of learning together. The weekly themes in this book include: the earth, the sun, other stars, our moon, and journeying into space.