(Science Fiction)
Author: Jonathan Etra and Stephanie Spinner
Title: Aliens for Lunch
Publisher: Random House Date: 1991
Age level: Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
Richard and his friend Henry are enjoying a nice quiet day when all of a sudden out of their popcorn comes a little alien named Aric. Aric needs their help to save earth from the attack of the aliens from planet Threll- and worse, the end of dessert! Can Richard and Henry save the day?
Strengths:
This book does a great job trying to convince children that vegetables serve a purpose in life and that they are better than desserts are. The evil aliens can be defeated by the mere glimpse of a celery stick! However, the book is very compelling and would keep any third grader interested in extra terrestrials very riveted. The names and illustrations are very silly, something that children love.
Concerns:
As far as plot goes, this storyline is pretty simple. There are no extra twists or turns that would surprise a child. It seems very straightforward and almost too short.
Classroom use/Other comments:
This book is good for independent reading and perhaps a good book report!
Author: Jonathan Etra and Stephanie Spinner
Title: Aliens for Lunch
Publisher: Random House Date: 1991
Age level: Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
Richard and his friend Henry are enjoying a nice quiet day when all of a sudden out of their popcorn comes a little alien named Aric. Aric needs their help to save earth from the attack of the aliens from planet Threll- and worse, the end of dessert! Can Richard and Henry save the day?
Strengths:
This book does a great job trying to convince children that vegetables serve a purpose in life and that they are better than desserts are. The evil aliens can be defeated by the mere glimpse of a celery stick! However, the book is very compelling and would keep any third grader interested in extra terrestrials very riveted. The names and illustrations are very silly, something that children love.
Concerns:
As far as plot goes, this storyline is pretty simple. There are no extra twists or turns that would surprise a child. It seems very straightforward and almost too short.
Classroom use/Other comments:
This book is good for independent reading and perhaps a good book report!
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