After overhearing his parents discussing illegal aliens, a young boy tries to get his mom to take him to see them. She takes the time to explain the issues on both sides of immigration in America.
Children are like sponges; they soak up everything. For example, the term "illegal aliens" is one that confuses children. In this delightful and touching story told in lyrical rhyme, a young boy overhears his mother and father discussing "illegal aliens". Of course, he immediately pictures spaceships and planets and wants to go and see these outer-space visitors. His mother, who is initially confused, sits down to help her son understand the issues surrounding immigration in America in basic terms. This is not a political book. It does not take sides and simply helps children to understand what is going on in their communities as well as asking them to think of solutions to challenging situations.
The illustrations, by the very talented Milena Radeva, enhance this story and help to keep children engaged. Milena has done a wonderful job with this book as well as with the entire Writing is a Process series, also written by Terri Kelley.
Excerpt
I heard my parents talking
just the other day.
“They caught some illegal aliens,”
is what I heard them say.
I was so surprised because
I didn’t even know
that aliens were real things;
I thought it wasn’t so.
Professional Reviews
Readers Favorite - Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan
How Can Aliens Be Illegal? by Terri Kelley is a delightful children's book about explaining the term 'aliens' to children. Certain terms can confuse little minds and they require a bit more help to understand them. This book talks about 'immigration' in a delightful manner that is oh-so appealing to the kids and so very understandable.
I genuinely loved the book. Books with pictures and colors are the best way to get ideas and concepts across to children. The concept that the author wants to convey is put in such a beautiful and colorful way. The illustrations lend vibrancy to the story as well. There is no better way to attract a child to a story book than with pictures and colors. The images are simple with minimal lines to make the child understand without any confusion. The illustrator of the book, Milena Radeva, has done a wonderful job and she deserves a special mention.
The author has managed to explain the concept of aliens very well. The highlight of the story book is the way the author has handled the theme - with simplicity and clarity. It's a perfect example of how a concept should be put across to a child. I would recommend every library, especially school libraries, buy a copy of this book because every child will enjoy it and also because it can be so easily understood.
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