Here Come the Aliens!

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with 'things that go bump in the night' or feels intimidated by playground bullies. It is the perfect tool for taking the power away from scary things through the use of absurd, slapstick humor. The story follows an armada of truly hideous and mean-spirited aliens who are hell-bound on invading Earth for a fight. They are terrifying, gross, and seemingly unstoppable. However, the narrative takes a brilliant turn when these cosmic bullies encounter something so terrifyingly 'normal' that they flee in a panic. For parents, this book is an excellent way to discuss the concept of perspective: that even the biggest monsters have their own fears. The rhythmic, rhyming text makes it a lighthearted read-aloud despite the 'scary' subject matter, making it ideal for children ages 4 to 8 who enjoy a bit of 'gross-out' humor and need a boost of confidence against their own imaginary or real-life villains.