Astro the Alien Learns about Friendship


Book Description

It’s the first day of school and Astro the Alien is worried he won’t make friends. Siblings Ben and Eva teach Astro ways to be a good friend, and Astro practices his new skills all day long to make many friends. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.




Astro the Alien Learns about Honesty


Book Description

Astro the Alien has to help clean up so he and his friends Ben and Eva can go to the zoo. When Ben and Eva catch Astro lying about picking up and breaking a toy, they teach the alien about honesty. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.




Astro the Alien Learns about Empathy


Book Description

"With help from his friends Ben and Eva, Astro the Alien learns about empathy when playing at a nearby park. Includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--




Astro the Alien Learns about Sharing


Book Description

Astro the Alien is baking chocolate chip cookies, but he wasn’t planning to share with his friends Ben and Eva. They teach him about sharing and taking turns so everyone gets a cookie and a turn playing. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.




Astro the Alien Learns about Patience


Book Description

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva can’t wait to ride on a real roller coaster. Ben and Eva teach Astro about patience as they wait for the bus and wait in line at the amusement park. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.




Astro El Alienígena Aprende a Hacer Amigos (Astro the Alien Learns about Friendship)


Book Description

"With help from his friends Ben and Eva, Astro the Alien learns about friendship when he makes new friends on the first day of school. Includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list"--




Astro the Alien Learns about Compassion


Book Description

Astro the Alien hears that one of his classmates is home sick. He sees another classmate drop an armful of items on the ground. Ben and Eva teach him how to show compassion by making a get-well card and helping pick up the dropped items. This introduction to life skill concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list. Meet Astro the Alien! Astro landed on Earth and now lives in Ben and Eva’s backyard in a space pod. In each set of books, the group explores various topics so that Astro can learn more about the world the alien now lives in! Written at a slightly higher level than the introductory Dear Dragon series, Astro the Alien books help early readers build on previous skills, expanding vocabulary and learning more complex concepts. Each book includes a note to caregivers, a word list, and activities to promote reading success.




Astro the Alien Learns How to Calm Down


Book Description

Astro the Alien is having a bad day. It is raining. The dog chewed his book. His balloon popped. And his friends Ben and Eva are busy and won’t play with him. When Astro gets upset, Ben and Eva teach him ways to calm down. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.




Astro the Alien Learns about Teamwork


Book Description

Astro the Alien is going canoeing and camping with his friends Ben and Eva. Astro doesn’t realize he needs to help paddle and set up the tent until they teach him about teamwork. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.




Astro the Alien Learns about Responsibility


Book Description

Astro the Alien is excited to meet his friends’ new pet turtle named Shelly. Ben and Eva teach him about responsibility as they help prepare her new home and care for their new pet. This introduction to life skill concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list. Meet Astro the Alien! Astro landed on Earth and now lives in Ben and Eva’s backyard in a space pod. In each set of books, the group explores various topics so that Astro can learn more about the world the alien now lives in! Written at a slightly higher level than the introductory Dear Dragon series, Astro the Alien books help early readers build on previous skills, expanding vocabulary and learning more complex concepts. Each book includes a note to caregivers, a word list, and activities to promote reading success.