Your Alien
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Your Alien

Written by Tammi Sauer · Illustrated by Goro Fujita

Part of the Your Alien series

A boy befriends a stranded alien, but can he uncover the secret to his friend's sadness?

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 864 ratings
32 pages· 303 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD510L
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Bookroo's summary

A young boy discovers an alien child outside his window, sparking an extraordinary friendship. They share adventures and laughter, but as night falls, the alien's sadness deepens. Can the boy unravel the mystery of his friend's sorrow and find what he truly needs? This heartwarming tale explores the universal bonds of friendship and family, transcending worlds and differences.

From the publisher

One day, you’ll be looking out your window when something wonderful comes your way… and you will want to keep him.

When a little boy meets a stranded alien child, the two instantly strike up a fabulous friendship. They go to school, explore the neighborhood, and have lots of fun. But at bedtime, the alien suddenly grows very, very sad. Can the boy figure out what his new buddy needs most of all? This funny, heartwarming story proves that friends and family are the most important things in the universe . . . no matter who or where you are.

An NPR Best Book of 2015

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
303
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.1

out of 7

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
176728
Publication
Published
August 4, 2015
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454911296

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