If Your Abuelo Is an Astronauta
Written by Ana Siqueira
Illustrated by Irena Freitas
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
The day before abuelo comes to visit, his grandson knows there’s more at stake than meets the eye. Abuelo comes from very far away, an astronauta from a distant planet, and his time in orbit is limited and very special. If the boy wants to have time for exciting aventuras, he must defeat the Space Invader before his abuelo’s ship touches down.
As AstroKid, he ships the Space Invader off to Mars, battles her on Pluto, and chases her through asteroid showers—whatever it takes! Only…what happens when his plans work too well and Space Invader—his annoying little sister—retreats?
Primary ISBN: 9781665953375
Publication Date: April 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book , Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Identity: Multilingual, Identity: Multiracial, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, STEM
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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