Little Aliens

"Little Aliens" by Myra Kelly is a heartwarming set of stories set in the early 1900s that focuses on the lives of young immigrants as they find their way in a new land, and it shares how they relate to teachers, family, and friends. Through different characters, the tales highlight the importance of where one comes from, how people change when they move to a new place, and what it's like to grow up in a community of people from all over the world. The book starts by taking us into Miss Bailey's classroom, where she cares deeply about her students. The first story shows us the funny and sometimes confusing moments that happen in an immigrant classroom, especially when the kids don't always understand each other because of their different cultures. As Miss Bailey works with kids like Isaac Borrachsohn, she lovingly tries to connect their lives at home with what they learn in school, which helps us truly see what being an immigrant child is like.