A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect for earthlings of all ages.
When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business", "play sportsball" and "wear hat". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high.
A sweetly funny extraterrestrial offering that explores surprising acts of kindness and acceptance, X. Fang's second picture book is truly out of this world.
About X. Fang
X. Fang is an award-winning illustrator and author of books for young readers.
She was born in Taiwan, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and now lives in Mid-coast Maine with her husband, son, and dog. "We Are Definitely Human" is her second picture book. Her website is at: https://www.xfang.studio/
Activities & Links
- Check out this Read along at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5ii0Ygm_Ak
- Draw your own alien portrait using coloring pages as examples at: https://www.coloring.ws/aliens.htm
- Become "Earth Ambassadors" and create welcome letters for newly arrived beings to the planet.
- Check out this UFO paper craft project at: https://krokotak.com/2021/05/ufo-paper-craft/
- Reflection exercise: Discuss what it means to be a kind human and how the characters in the book demonstrate kindness.
- Check out the other 2025 Ladybug Longlist titles featuring Friendship & Cooperation at: https://nhbookcenter.blogspot.com/2025/01/ladybug-longlist-friendship-cooperation.html
- For another book about kindness and friendship consider Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light by Apryl Stott, a 2022 Ladybug Longlist title.
- A Hat for Mrs. Goldman by Michelle Edwards and Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry are both books about unexpected friendships.
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