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Product details
- ISBN 9781419771149
- Dimensions: 203 x 254mm
- Publication Date: 14 Aug 2025
- Publisher: Abrams
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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A charming, sci-fi twist on the first day of school genre, featuring a young astronaut whose new classmates are literal aliens
From author-illustrator James Kwan comes an affirming picture book to soothe first day of school jitters—and celebrate what makes us different.
Hello, friends.
I am writing this little book to document my discoveries from outer space.
Things are very different here . . .
James is far away from his home planet of Earth, and in this galaxy, he’s the alien. He has no idea how to fit in with his classmates, who all have googly eyes, slimy tentacles, or noodle arms.
No one here knows how to pronounce his name, the school bus is a UFO, and don’t even get him started on the bathroom! But when it comes time for show and tell, James realizes that he has something special to share.
From author-illustrator James Kwan comes an affirming picture book to soothe first day of school jitters—and celebrate what makes us different.
Hello, friends.
I am writing this little book to document my discoveries from outer space.
Things are very different here . . .
James is far away from his home planet of Earth, and in this galaxy, he’s the alien. He has no idea how to fit in with his classmates, who all have googly eyes, slimy tentacles, or noodle arms.
No one here knows how to pronounce his name, the school bus is a UFO, and don’t even get him started on the bathroom! But when it comes time for show and tell, James realizes that he has something special to share.
James Kwan is an animator and illustrator with a BFA from Pratt Institute. He is the illustrator of A Case of the Zaps (a Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Picture Book), and his picture books Dear Yeti and How It Feels to Be a Boat received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and were featured in the New York Times. He was a character artist on BoJack Horseman and has also animated, illustrated, and directed work with many clients, including Microsoft and LEGO. He lives in Ridgewood, NY.
