When a little boy meets a stranded alien child, the two instantly strike up a fabulous friendship. But at bedtime, the alien suddenly grows very sad. Can the boy figure out what his new buddy needs most of all? This funny, heartwarming story proves that friends and family are the most important things in the universe . . . no matter who you are.

An NPR Best Book of 2015

Tammi Sauer is a former teacher and library media specialist who is highly involved in the children's book community. Her many popular picture books include Cowboy Camp, Chicken Dance, Bawk & Roll, and The Twelve Days of Christmas in Oklahoma (all Sterling). While she writes from her home in Edmond, OK, Tammi occasionally looks out her window. So far, she hasn't spotted any baby aliens. Visit Tammi online at tammisauer.com.

Goro Fujita was born in Japan and moved with his family to Germany when he was three years old. He was fascinated by drawing ever since he was a little child. In 2008 he moved to San Jose, California, where he works as a book illustrator and visual development artist on feature films. Rumor has it that aliens taught him how to paint. Visit Goro online at area-56.de.