We Are Definitely Human
By X. Fang
The Story
Three mysterious visitors crash-land in Mr. Li's field claiming to be from "Europe," and he welcomes them home, feeds them, and helps fix their "car" — no questions asked, even though they're clearly aliens.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves spotting the joke before the grown-ups in the story do, this one hands them the punchline on every page.
- Big idea: Kindness doesn't require asking too many questions — hospitality can be its own quiet superpower.
- Vibes: deadpan, warm, sneakily funny, gently absurd
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy jokes only they're in on
- like to spot the differences between the aliens and the humans
- are working on welcoming people who seem different
- respond well to deadpan humor and visual comedy
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & noticing: What were some of the clues that Mr. Li's visitors weren't actually from Europe?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the visitors felt when Mr. Li invited them into his home?
- Real-life connection: Can you think of a time someone welcomed you even though you felt like an outsider?
- Imagination: If aliens landed in your backyard, what would you show them about being human?
- Big idea: Why do you think the whole town wanted to help the visitors fix their "car"?
