Four arms. Two big eyes. One brand-new world to figure out. Nine short stories about curiosity, friendship, and the wonderfully weird things humans do.
Ishkadoo crash-lands his ship on Halloween night and discovers that humans are weird, wonderful, and worth learning about. From trick-or-treating to first days of school, hoodies to hide-and-seek, every chapter is a little adventure with a heart-sized lesson.
"Humans, he concluded, were pretty weird — and absolutely fascinating."
The stories are short on purpose — perfect for one-more-before-bed, car rides, or the kid who's just starting to read on their own. Perfect for families who love to laugh, imagine, and dream together.
Each chapter ends in one bedtime — and starts a conversation worth having.
Ishkadoo asks the questions kids are too shy to ask. The world gets bigger every time he does.
Friendship can be found in the most unexpected places — even when the new friend has four arms.
Being different doesn't mean being alone. It just means having more to learn.
One story is all about hiding everyone's phones in a tree so the kids will come outside and play.
Each chapter is a stand-alone adventure — perfect for read-alouds or early independent readers.
Ishkadoo lands on Earth out of fuel on Halloween night and discovers what really powers a spaceship.
A new job at the airport, a small accident with a gyrocopter, and a very useful spare foot.
Playing tag when your transmogrifier breaks — and the kids who decide to protect you anyway.
Ishkadoo tries to make sense of baseball, basketball, and summer break.
Kenzie the skateboarder explains what a hoodie is and why humans need one.
First day of school. New friends. Confusing cafeteria food.
73 Reese's Cups + 3 two-liter Cokes = why you bring a spare to church.
Ishkadoo hides his friends' phones in a tree so they'll come outside and play.
A mockingbird won't stop singing — until the translation device reveals why.
"Humans, he concluded, were pretty weird — and absolutely fascinating."Ishkadoo
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Verified reviews from families, grandparents, and teachers on Amazon.
"This is such an incredible children's book. My kids absolutely love it — it's a collection of stories and each story is highly original and the illustrations are great. Highly recommend and can't wait to read more from this author."
Doug"It is a great book for kids of all ages. My 2 year old and 5 year old grandkids loved it — fun stories and great pictures that kept their attention. Beautiful book, well made and worth the money."
Debra"High quality hardcover and engaging stories. Great book!"
Amazon Customer"This is a wonderful, clever and funny book for children! I highly recommend this book to anybody with children, grandchildren or students in their life. It is a whimsical approach to kindness and acceptance."
Elizabeth"This is such a fun and engaging children's book! It does a great job capturing kids' attention across a wide age range — from little ones all the way up through early readers. The story is imaginative, exciting, and easy to get lost in, whether you're reading it aloud or letting kids explore it on their own. I picked up copies for a kindergarten teacher and for my niece and nephew. They all loved it! It's a book kids can come back to again and again. It really encourages imagination. Highly recommend for families, classrooms, or as a thoughtful gift!"
Amazon Customer"My grandchildren love this book! Truth be told, I loved it just as much as they did. It prompts the child to use their imagination and has very cute stories about Ishkadoo. I really like that the pages have a wax-like covering so that little fingerprints don't ruin the book. I hope the author writes a second book so I can purchase it!"
Sandy"This book has a great story and is illustrated really well. My 6-year-old loves this book so much. She has kept it by her bed for weeks now and reads it regularly at bedtime! Highly recommend!"
ErinShort chapters mean you can read one and call bedtime — or three, when nobody's ready to stop. Stories spark big conversations about kindness, screens, and being the new kid.
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