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.

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 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.

Astro the Alien and his friends Ben and Eva are excited to play at the park. Ben and Eva teach Astro about empathy after Eva falls and breaks her special sunglasses, and when they include a boy sitting alone at the park. 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 is excited to visit the science museum, but he could use a lesson on respect. Ben and Eva teach him how to show respect for others and the things around him. 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 misses a free throw in gym class and witnesses his friends preparing for an important test. Ben and Eva teach Astro mindfulness by slowing down, focusing, and relaxing. 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 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.

Ben, Eva, and Astro the Alien practice a song for their school’s talent show. Ben and Eva teach Astro perseverance when he is having a hard time playing the song, and the show is just around the corner. 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 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.

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