WINNER of the Ezra Jack Keats Best New Illustrator Award, 2025!
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
An Amazon.com Best Children’s Book of 2024
A New York Magazine Best Kids Book of 2024
One of Indigo’s Best Kids’ Books of 2024
One of the National Education Association’s Read Across America Books of the Month
A National Education Association Recommended Title for Read Across America, March 2026
One of New York Public Library’s Top 10 Books for Kids for 2024
One of Chicago Public Library’s Best Board Books and Picture Books of 2024
One of Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids for 2024
One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Picture Books of the Year
One of Kirkus Reviews’ Funniest Picture Books of 2024
The Best Children’s Books of 2024 for The Bump, Picked by Amazon Editors
A Publishers Weekly Best Picture Books 2024
A 2024 Kids’ Indie Next Pick
A Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List Pick
A 2025 Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year
One of Imagination Soup’s Best Picture Books of 2024
One of Barnes & Noble’s Most Anticipated Kids Books of August 2024
An Amazon Editor’s Best of the Month Pick
An Indigo Kids Staff Pick of the Month
A Capital Area District Library Best Book of 2024
A School Library Journal Best Picture Book and Best Science Fiction Book of 2024
A KPBS Must Read Book of 2024
One of Calgary Public Library’s 2024 Book of the Year
A Shelf Awareness Book of the Year, 2024
Nominated for the Land of Enchantment Book Award 2026-2027
PRAISE FOR We Are Definitely Human:
“For those who are indisputably, unalterably human, the book is a welcome vote of confidence. Maybe NASA can figure out a way to weld a copy onto its next space probe.” —New York Times
“The importance of kindness shines through this farcical tale, and the creatures know it too.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
“[A] slyly funny vibe . . . what starts out as a fish-out-of-water comedy becomes a close encounter of straightforward acceptance.” —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
“Jon Klassen fans, rejoice: a new laugh-out-loud book can be added to the read-aloud rotation. X. Fang’s We Are Definitely Human is a delightful, humorous romp about human kindness towards strangers.” —STARRED REVIEW, BookPage
“The story proves more than just a gag, though, through its smoothly executed lesson on being kind to those in need. The textured, richly colored graphite-pencil landscapes and rounded characters are quite beautiful, making the blue and-pink-shaded alien trio all the more awkward. Laugh-out-loud lovely.” —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
“A fabulously illustrated, rib-tickling, and affecting picture book in which Mr. Li and his neighbors demonstrate the potential of kindness and cooperative spirit. . . . Outrageously giggle-inducing dialogue from the aliens is characterized by non sequiturs and garbled syntax, and Fang revels in the disconnect between human expectations and alien quirks. Mixed media illustrations in strong purples, yellows, blues, and greens are a delight. This book’s wonderful message of offering help where help is needed is wisely and gracefully delivered.” —STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness
“X. Fang presents a rather caring, incredibly funny, and dare I say touching tribute to culture clashes in the best way. This is a book that tips its hat to kindness in the face of uncertainty.” —School Library Journal
“If you have read X. Fang’s wonderful debut book, Dim Sum Palace, you won’t be surprised at her humor, or her characteristically rounded people and objects peopling the tale.” —Imaginary Elevators
“A delightful, laugh-out-loud funny picture book.” —The Portland Press
“Possibly one of the most delightful picture books I’ve read this year. Adorable and unpredictable, this is perfect for teaching kids in a fun way that we should always try to give people the benefit of the doubt, even if they’re different from us in more ways than one.” —The Southern Bookseller Review
“★ The alien’s visit reminds us to be our best human selves –> KIND. A must-own, must-read and must-discuss with children. (And many adults.)” —Imagination Soup
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