To Activate Space Portal, Lift Here
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

To Activate Space Portal, Lift Here

Written by Antoinette Portis

Open a portal, meet aliens, and discover unexpected friendships.

3.7 Goodreads · 162 ratings
56 pages· ~500L
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Bookroo's summary

Step through an interstellar portal and meet Zrk and Blrg, curious aliens eager to learn about you, the 'alien' in their eyes. As you explore each other's worlds, compare teeth, and maybe even pull a prank, the question arises: can you become friends before the portal closes? This interactive adventure invites young explorers to embrace differences and find common ground in the cosmos. With vibrant illustrations and a playful narrative, this tale promises laughter and a heartwarming message of acceptance. Are you ready to lift the cover and embark on this galactic journey?

From the publisher

This book is an interstellar portal, and the aliens inside want to get to know you! Before you lift the cover, be sure you’re ready to meet Zrk and Blrg. They’re not so different from you–but to them, you’re the alien! After their initial shock at seeing you through the portal, they’re eager to see what kind of teeth you have, compare home planets, and maybe team up for a prank. You met as aliens, but by the time the portal closes, maybe you’ll be friends. To Activate Space Portal, Lift Here is an interactive treat sure to delight young galactic explorers. Antoinette Portis’s bright lines and bold colors pair perfectly with humor that also offers a subtle message of acceptance. Whether for bedtime or circle time, this is a portal you’ll want to open!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 7, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823459858

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