To Infinity… : 10+ Science Fiction Titles for Ages 3-7

Summer is here! And that means loads of time for kids to experience books in all their glory. This is also a great time to encourage kids to read the books they choose (without having to worry about school assignments) and to try out new genres that they might be interested in learning more about. This series will offer titles for toddlers to teens and include a variety of formats. Each week will focus on a different genre and will follow the same format:

• Mondays – Titles for Ages 3-7
• Tuesdays – Middle Grade Titles for Ages 8-12
• Wednesdays – Young Adult Titles for Ages 13+
• Thursdays – Nonfiction pairings
• Friday – Recap of the Week

Picture Books
Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman
A rhyming story about some aliens who visit Earth not to invade or be friends with Earthlings, but to take some underwear! A sure-fire hit for toddlers and anyone who loves a little potty humor!

Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman
Boy and Bot find each other in the park and become friends, so when Bot powers down, Boy is worried that he is sick and tries to help him – finally falling asleep. When Bot powers back on, he’s worried Boy is sick and takes him home to try and help him!

Oh No!: Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World by Mac Barnett
A girl’s robot for the school science fair wins first place, but it also escapes and starts terrorizing the city! What can she do to save the city and make things right?

Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg
The sequel to Jumanjii, Danny and Walter take home a mysterious game (now called Zathura) and must work together as a team in a game filled with intergalatic challenges!

Easy Readers
This is Black Panther by Alexandra C. West
“Learn how T’Challa, an African Prince, protects his nation and becomes the Super Hero Black Panther.” (Taken from Goodreads)

Chapter Books
Aliens for Breakfast by Stephanie Spinner
Richard Bickerstaff sits down to breakfast and a small alien comes tumbling out of his cereal box. Aric, the alien, is on Earth to help save the planet and Richard’s going to help!

Hello, Nebulon! by Ray O’Ryan
Zack liked his home on Earth just fine, but his family has recently moved to Nebulon where things are a little bit different and Zack has to find a way to figure out school, home and friends in this new place.

Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick
D.J. and Gina are perfectly normal kids, but HiLo isn’t! He can’t remember where he came from or why he ended up on Earth? With the help of his new friends, will HiLo learn about his past and understand the customs of planet Earth?

Lunch Walks Among Us by Jim Benton
“Franny K. Stein is not your average girl — she’s a mad scientist. She prefers poison ivy to daisies, and when Franny jumps rope, she uses her pet snake. The kids in Franny’s class think she’s weird, wacky, and just plain creepy. ” (Taken from Goodreads)

Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot by Dav Pilkey
“This is the story of Ricky Ricotta, a lonely little mouse who befriends a giant robot, takes on the school bullies, and saves the city from an evil rat scientist — Dr. Stinky McNasty!” (Taken from Goodreads)

Star Wars Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown
Roan’s dream was to attend Pilot Academy, but he’s been invited to attend Jedi Academy instead and under the teaching of Master Yoda, Roan learns more about himself than he ever thought possible.