Krong!
by Garry Parsons Hardcover 36 pages (2006) ex-classroom
When a spaceship lands in his backyard, Jake and his dog try to communicate with the alien and alien dog that emerge using different languages, but without any luck, until his parents let him in on some astonishing news.
Ready to Read Level 3 Alien & Possum: Hanging Out
by Tony Johnston Paperback, 48 pages (2002) ex-classroom copy
Shiny Alien and fuzzy Possum celebrate their ever-growing friendship as they overcome obstacles together, dance on table tops, and watch the world from the treetops, in a delightful volume that contains three new adventures.
Space Boy and the Space Pirate
by Dian Curtis Regan Hardcover 40 pages Picture Book, (2016)
Niko and his crew embark on an intergalactic adventure to the Planet Zorg, where Niko's cousin Sasha is being held captive by a space pirate (who is actually Niko's sister, Posh!). But when Niko and his crew charge in to the rescue, the girls do the unthinkable by capturing his ship and leaving him stranded far from Planet Home. Using his characteristic ingenuity and wit, Niko manages to take back control of his spaceship and his story. With a picture book format, comic book–style artwork, and humorous, simple text, Space Boy and the Space Pirate is both a thrilling adventure and a celebration of the power of pretend play.
Alien Song
by Wes Jackson Hardcover 40 pages Cabin Creek Books Book, (2007)
Tiny visitors from another world put on a show. Originally came with a CD, but works as a rhyming story.
Going Going Gone!
by Paul F Petricca Paperback 36 pages (2022)
Elaine and Ricky are minding their own business during batting practice at their home field when they are swept up to another world by a strange wind. That's when their adventure begins.
After landing in the coolest ballpark they have ever seen, Elaine and Ricky discover they are not alone. When a friendly green ballplayer named Sam approaches them holding a glowing bat, they learn he wants them to teach him how to launch a ball into space.
In this fun story with out-of-this-world illustrations, readers will be touched by the relationship that develops between these ballplayers from different worlds. They will also learn the fundamentals of the baseball and softball swing to send balls to the stars until they are Going, Going, Gone!
Moog-Moog Space Barber
by Mark Teague Hardcover 32 pages (1990)
Getting ready for the first day of school and Elmo’s back-to-school haircut is a disaster. Maybe Moog-Moog, the greatest barber in the universe, can keep him from the embarrassment of having to wear a hat.
Bloop
by Tara Lazar Paperback 32 pages (2021)
Bloop, the little green alien, must conquer Earth, and his first step is figuring out who’s in charge. The answer? Dogs! This picture book about an alien who looks like a pug is laugh-out-loud funny—and full of heart, too! The perfect story for dog lovers!
In his quest to become the next Emperor of Planet XYZ, Bloop makes too many bloopers. So, he’s sent to Earth to conquer that crazy planet first. Who’s in charge there? One visit to the park and Bloop knows: dogs, of course!
Bloop tries to master these maddening mutts and prove that he’s top dog. But once Bloop gets a taste of the good life on Earth, what will he do when he’s summoned back to XYZ? Readers will cheer as the little puglike alien realizes the love of family makes Earth his real home.
Tara Lazar’s hilarious text perfectly pairs with Mike Boldt’s vibrant art in this picture book about an alien who finally finds where he belongs.
