{"product_id":"we-are-definitely-human-isbn-9781774882023","title":"We Are Definitely Human","description":"\u003cb\u003eWINNER of the Ezra Jack Keats Best New Illustrator Award • An American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect for earthlings of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen three mysterious visitors from \"Europe\" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their \"car\". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they \"make business\", \"play sportsball\" and \"wear hat\". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sweetly funny extraterrestrial offering that explores surprising acts of kindness and acceptance, X. Fang's second picture book is truly out of this world.\u003cb\u003eWINNER of the Ezra Jack Keats Best New Illustrator Award, 2025!\u003cbr\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eAn Amazon.com Best Children's Book of 2024\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Best Kids Book of 2024\u003cbr\u003eOne of Indigo's Best Kids' Books of 2024\u003cbr\u003eOne of the National Education Association's Read Across America Books of the Month\u003cbr\u003eA National Education Association Recommended Title for Read Across America, March 2026 \u003cbr\u003eOne of New York Public Library's Top 10 Books for Kids for 2024\u003cbr\u003eOne of Chicago Public Library's Best Board Books and Picture Books of 2024\u003cbr\u003eOne of Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids for 2024\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews'\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Books of the Year\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews'\u003c\/i\u003e Funniest Picture Books of 2024\u003cbr\u003eThe Best Children's Books of 2024 for \u003ci\u003eThe Bump\u003c\/i\u003e, Picked by Amazon Editors\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Books 2024\u003cbr\u003eA 2024 Kids' Indie Next Pick\u003cbr\u003eA Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List Pick\u003cbr\u003eA 2025 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eImagination Soup's \u003c\/i\u003eBest Picture Books of 2024\u003cbr\u003eOne of Barnes \u0026amp; Noble's Most Anticipated Kids Books of August 2024\u003cbr\u003eAn Amazon Editor's Best of the Month Pick\u003cbr\u003eAn Indigo Kids Staff Pick of the Month\u003cbr\u003eA Capital Area District Library Best Book of 2024\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Picture Book and Best Science Fiction Book of 2024\u003cbr\u003eA KPBS Must Read Book of 2024\u003cbr\u003eOne of Calgary Public Library's 2024 Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Year, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eWe Are Definitely Human\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"For those who are indisputably, unalterably human, the book is a welcome vote of confidence. Maybe NASA can figure out a way to weld a copy onto its next space probe.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The importance of kindness shines through this farcical tale, and the creatures know it too.\" \u003cb\u003e—STARRED REVIEW, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"[A] slyly funny vibe . . . what starts out as a fish-out-of-water comedy becomes a close encounter of straightforward acceptance.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Jon Klassen fans, rejoice: a new laugh-out-loud book can be added to the read-aloud rotation. X. Fang's \u003ci\u003eWe Are Definitely Human\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful, humorous romp about human kindness towards strangers.\" \u003cb\u003e—STARRED REVIEW, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookPage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The story proves more than just a gag, though, through its smoothly executed lesson on being kind to those in need. The textured, richly colored graphite-pencil landscapes and rounded characters are quite beautiful, making the blue and-pink-shaded alien trio all the more awkward. Laugh-out-loud lovely.\" \u003cb\u003e—STARRED REVIEW, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A fabulously illustrated, rib-tickling, and affecting picture book in which Mr. Li and his neighbors demonstrate the potential of kindness and cooperative spirit. . . . Outrageously giggle-inducing dialogue from the aliens is characterized by non sequiturs and garbled syntax, and Fang revels in the disconnect between human expectations and alien quirks. Mixed media illustrations in strong purples, yellows, blues, and greens are a delight. This book's wonderful message of offering help where help is needed is wisely and gracefully delivered.\" \u003cb\u003e—STARRED REVIEW, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"X. Fang presents a rather caring, incredibly funny, and dare I say touching tribute to culture clashes in the best way. This is a book that tips its hat to kindness in the face of uncertainty.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"If you have read X. Fang's wonderful debut book, \u003ci\u003eDim Sum Palace\u003c\/i\u003e, you won't be surprised at her humor, or her characteristically rounded people and objects peopling the tale.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Imaginary Elevators\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A delightful, laugh-out-loud funny picture book.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Portland Press\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Possibly one of the most delightful picture books I've read this year. Adorable and unpredictable, this is perfect for teaching kids in a fun way that we should always try to give people the benefit of the doubt, even if they’re different from us in more ways than one.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Southern Bookseller Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"★ The alien's visit reminds us to be our best human selves --\u0026gt; KIND. A must-own, must-read and must-discuss with children. (And many adults.)​\"\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Imagination Soup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eX. FANG\u003c\/b\u003e is a visual artist and maker of books for young readers. Born in Taichung, Taiwan, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she now lives in rural Maine with her husband and their dog, Pamela. X. Fang's debut picture book \u003ci\u003eDim Sum Palace\u003c\/i\u003e, which the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e called “sumptuous,” was the winner of the 2023 Society of Illustrators' Dilys Evans Founders Award.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305304674533,"sku":"NP9781774882023","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781774882023.jpg?v=1767743660","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/we-are-definitely-human-isbn-9781774882023","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}