- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Dragonfly Books; Reprint edition (July 7 1992)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0517588587
- ISBN-13: 978-0517588581
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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In this slyly humorous tale of visitors from outer space and a nice couple from Bellmore, we learn that the key to intergalactic human-alien relations is... spaghetti and meatballs. That and a few common courtesies. When a spaceship quietly lands next to Moe and Shirley's tool shed and two aliens ask to use the bathroom, Moe becomes slightly hysterical while Shirley tries to keep her cool. Later that evening, when Shirley's cousins arrive for a spaghetti dinner, the aliens return, bearing a gift. Meanwhile, Moe has alerted the FBI, the Pentagon, the Army, the Air Force, and the Marines. The relatives and Moe take turns fainting while Shirley politely offers her new visitors appetizers. But what is in the gift box the aliens have brought? "It's a bomb! It's gas! It's a laser!" Cousin Etta yells, before swooning again. Ever the charming hostess, Shirley slowly unwraps the gift, which, as it turns out, is none of the above.
First published in 1988, Company's Coming received several prestigious honors, including The New York Times Book Review's Notable Books and the Redbook Children's Picture Book Award. It's one of those rare books that will delight adults as well as children, passing on an easy-to-swallow message of human kindness and grace under pressure. Al Yorinks is the author of the Caldecott-winning Hey, Al, and David Small is well known for his artwork in Caldecott Honor Book The Gardener. (Ages 5 to 9) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
"Beware of spacemen bearing blenders" might well be the moral of this droll offering, in which aliens examine Suburbia, USA--and vice versa. Ages 3-7.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Amusing and Enlightening,
By Donald D. Kamm (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Company's Coming (Hardcover)
This was a clever children's book that definitely opens up topics for discussion. It explores discrimination, fear and acceptance. A great read for children in 1st and 2nd grade, but younger children would be amused as well. The illustrations are imaginative and fun. The writing is perfect for the younger reader (6 to 8 years old).
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful book with a great twist of humor.,
By A Customer
This review is from: COMPANY'S COMING (Paperback)
This book is delightful blend of humor with great wit. It has become one of our families favorites.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amusing and Enlightening,
By Donald D. Kamm - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Company's Coming (Hardcover)
This was a clever children's book that definitely opens up topics for discussion. It explores discrimination, fear and acceptance. A great read for children in 1st and 2nd grade, but younger children would be amused as well. The illustrations are imaginative and fun. The writing is perfect for the younger reader (6 to 8 years old).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful book with a great twist of humor.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: COMPANY'S COMING (Paperback)
This book is delightful blend of humor with great wit. It has become one of our families favorites.
4.0 out of 5 stars
An amusing twist.,
By zoomer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Company's Coming (Hardcover)
I was kind of worrisome when my son recieved this for a xmas present one year, as flipping through it I saw lots of army men, tanks, guns, and bombs. However after reading through it I let it go, and since then this book has grown on me more and more. It has a positive measage of not judging others until you get to know them, and getting along with EVERYONE. As well as a good lesson in manners.The book starts out with a strange elderly couple (whom almost look like they are out of the 60's) when something lands in their lawn "Shirley thats NOT a BBQ" When the little alien men ask to use the bathroom, the wife is kind and lets them in..and even invites them to dinner with her relatives. However the husband is afraid os the aliens and calls the FBI. By dinner time the relatives are all there and everyone is afraid of these strange aliens, and even the FBI has the house "surrounded" however the wife remains nice the whole time. The aliens brought a mysterious box with them, making everyone more nervous. The tension builds well until they finally open the box...and its.. well it turns out the aliens aren't there to take over the Earth, and they all sit down, relatives, FBI, and Aliens, to a wonderful home cooked dinner. |
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