Baby Aliens Got My Teacher!

What do our readers think of Baby Aliens Got My Teacher!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the story very funny, exciting and easy to read, especially the alien ideas, silly vocabulary, illustrations and school adventures. They also enjoy the friendships and imaginative characters, and many children want to read more books in the series.

What does the Pageticker team say about Baby Aliens Got My Teacher!?

We love the lively mix of school comedy, wild imagination and friendship in this funny early chapter book. Izzy and her friends turn a small mystery into an entertaining alien adventure, while the cartoon-style illustrations, short chapters and dramatic theories make the story inviting for newly confident readers. The imagined invasion may feel mildly spooky to some children, but the overall tone is playful and reassuring.

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What is Baby Aliens Got My Teacher! about?

Izzy and her friends are astonished when their usually strict teacher, Miss Jones, starts being unexpectedly nice. Convinced she's been taken over by aliens, they embark on a hilarious mission to uncover the truth and save their school from an extraterrestrial invasion.

About the author

Pamela Butchart is a much-loved author from Scotland who writes funny and exciting books for children. She is best known for her series about Izzy and her friends, like 'The Spy Who Loved School Dinners' and 'Baby Aliens Got My Teacher.' Pamela’s stories are full of laughter, surprises, and lots of school adventures.

Discussion ideas around Baby Aliens Got My Teacher!

Jumping to conclusions: Why do Izzy and her friends decide that Miss Jones has been taken over by aliens, and what makes their theory seem believable to them?

Friendship and teamwork: How do the children help one another during their investigation, and which character would you most want on your team?

Imagination and evidence: When is it fun to use your imagination, and when is it important to check what is really happening?

Teachers at school and at home: How might you react if a teacher suddenly behaved very differently from usual, and what could you do before deciding why?

Funny fears: Maisie is frightened of peas and the children worry about aliens. Why can unusual fears seem funny in a story while still feeling real to the character?