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1. Agee, John (2003). Z goes home. Belgium: Library of Congress.

Abstract:
The letter Z leaves his job of making the word "zoo." Along the way he passes other letters forming their words until he goes through the entire alphabet.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alien] [Alphabet] [Architecture] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Glossary] [Karate] [Mythical] [Ocean] [River] [Running] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sports]

2. Clement, Rod (1995). Just another ordinary day. New York: HarperCollins .

Abstract:
Amanda does not have ordinary days!She straps on wings to fly downstairs to breakfast and is driven to school by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Once at school, she eats a gourmet lunch served by a butler. After school, Amanda's mom picks her up on an elephant and takes her home to her pet lion. In the end, Amanda needs a lot of sleep because it has been just another ordinary day.

Abstract provided by Julie Hudson, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alien] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Car] [Dinosaur] [Elephant] [Family] [Fly] [Food] [Friendship] [Lion] [Nutrition] [Parents] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Transportation]

3. McCourt, Lisa (1997). I love you stinky face. Minneapolis, MN: Bridgewater Books.

Abstract:
A mother explains to her child how she would love her child no matter how the child smelled or what she looked like. The child's imagination creates an ugly, sick, terrible, and scary monster that the mother says she still loves.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gatzlaff, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alien] [Alligator] [Animals] [Ape] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Birthday] [Dinosaur] [Family] [Insects] [Love] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skunk] [Smell] [Swamp] [Verbal Communication]

4. Pallotta, Jerry (2001). Twizzlers percentages book. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
It's not everyday that aliens invade your classroom and teach math!Come along for the ride as aliens from outer space use twizzlers to explain numbers as fractions, decimals, and percentages. See how numbers are used in everyday situations, sports, and school. This math lesson is certainly out of this world.

Abstract provided by Sara Kirkpatrick, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alien] [Astronomy] [Baseball] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Planet] [School] [Sequence] [Sports] [Symbols] [Truth]

5. Souhami, Jessica (1996). Old macdonald. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
The traditional animals on Old MacDonald's farm are revealed by lifting up some flaps. Maybe you'll discover a new visitor to his farm!

Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alien] [Animals] [Carriage] [Cow] [Duck] [Farm] [Letters] [Pig] [Sheep] [Sounds] [Transportation] [Truck] [Wagon]

6. VanAllsburg, Chris (2002). Zathura: A space adventure. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
Danny and Walter Budwing have a typical brotherly relationship. It isn’t until Danny finds an old game that takes the boys away to another galaxy that the brothers finally reach a new appreciation for one another.

Abstract provided by Rebecca Hartman, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Alien] [Anger] [Apology] [Challenges] [Change] [Chaos] [Conflict] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Earth] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Robot] [Sounds] [Stars] [Verbal Communication]

7. Wilson, Sarah (2001). George hogglesberry grade school alien. Toronto: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
When George begins a new school different from his old planet, he is worried he won't fit in. When the school play comes around, he thinks of a perfect costume to impress his classmates.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acting] [Alien] [Body Parts] [Celebration] [Differences] [Encouragement] [Fear] [Happiness] [Moon] [Play] [Relief] [School] [Shyness] [Stars] [Surprises] [Uniqueness] [Worry]

8. Yorinks, A. (1988). Company's coming. New York: Crown Publishers.

Abstract:
One day, aliens land in Moe and Shirley's yard. They seem friendly, so Shirley invites them to dinner. Moe becomes distressed and calls the FBI. The entire country becomes unnecessarily threatened by these harmless visitors.

Abstract provided by Amy Ball, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alien] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fly] [Food] [Insects] [Misunderstanding] [Nutrition] [Presents] [Protection]
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