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We are definitely human

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What does it truly mean to be human? In this fascinating and visually captivating work, X. Fang introduces us to three unexpected visitors trying to grasp the essence of our species. With a warm and wonder-filled tone, the book explores the invisible threads that connect us: our emotions, our contradictions, and that unique spark of creativity that defines us. Through everyday situations transformed by an outsider's perspective, readers will discover that humanity is not found in perfection, but in the capacity to feel, share, and care for one another. It is an invitation to celebrate our quirks and to recognize the intrinsic value of every individual within the great fabric of life. This book is an exceptional tool for fostering critical thinking and emotional intelligence in the classroom or at home. By utilizing an outsider's perspective (aliens or visitors), it allows children to observe human behavior with objectivity and humor, promoting values of tolerance and self-awareness. It serves as an ideal bilingual resource to expand vocabulary related to emotions and abstract concepts.

Recognition / Reconocimiento
  • WINNER 2025 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer/Illustrator Award
  • SELECTION 2025 BRAW Amazing Bookshelf
  • SELECTION 2024 Booklist Children’s Editor’s Choice
  • SELECTION 2025 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Junior
  • SELECTION 2024 Golden Duck Award
  • SELECTION 2025 Notable Children’s Books
  • SELECTION 2025 Read Across America
  • FINALIST 2024 Libby Book Award – Best Picture Book
  • RECOMMENDED 2025 Charlotte Zolotow Award
  • WINNER of the Ezra Jack Keats Best New Illustrator Award
  • An American Library Association Notable Children's Book

Publishing Details

Author : X. Fang

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 48

Size: 8.5 x 11 in

Year Published: 2024

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Science Fiction

Theme: Adventure, Humor, Social Emotional