Henry Hobbs, Alien

Name: Henry Hobbs, Alien
ISBN: 9780140343175

by Kathryn Cave

Henry Hobbs Series · Book 1

For the child who feels like an outsider in their own family or struggles to understand the everyday world, this book offers a whimsical, comforting perspective.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses feeling like an outsider or that no one in the family understands them. Henry Hobbs, Alien is a gentle, humorous story about a quiet, orderly boy who feels so different from his loud, messy family that he concludes he must be an alien accidentally left on Earth. As he builds a spaceship to return home, he befriends a new neighbor who understands him. The book is a wonderful way to explore themes of belonging, identity, and introversion for children aged 7 to 10. It validates a child's feelings of being different and reassures them that they can still be a loved and vital part of their family, even if they don't always feel like they fit in.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Deals with feelings of loneliness and not belonging in one's own family, but in a gentle, humorous way.

Sensitive Topics

The core theme is childhood alienation and identity, handled through the gentle and accessible metaphor of Henry being an "alien." The approach is secular and humorous. The resolution is hopeful and affirming, focusing on self-acceptance and finding one's place within a family dynamic without needing to change who you are.