Nick Baker and Tristan Klein’s My New Home is a heartwarming and wonderfully weird children’s book about change, adventure, and the magic of finding where you belong. The story follows Alex and his family, who are forced to leave their cozy seaside home on Earth after some pesky intruders make life unbearable. With a bit of glue and a lot of courage, they blast off into space in search of a new place to call home. Their journey takes them through bizarre worlds—planets where toothpaste talks and it rains jelly—until Alex finally starts to settle in, making an unexpected friend who helps him see that maybe, just maybe, this strange new place could be home after all.

This book is a delightful mix of silly and heartfelt. The rhymes keep things light and bouncy, making it fun to read out loud. I loved how the story captures that feeling of being the odd one out, especially when Alex starts school on his new planet. One minute Alex is floating through space, the next he’s making friends, and boom, he’s eating shoes and socks like it’s the most normal thing in the world. For a kid’s book, it works. It keeps the energy up and doesn’t dwell too long on the sad parts.

Tristan Klein really nailed the weirdness of space with his fantastic illustrations. The smelly food, the honking cars, the jelly rain—it’s all so playful and packed with detail. Every page feels like an explosion of color and imagination. I loved the art style. There’s a kind of wild unpredictability in the artwork that makes every page feel alive, like you could step right into the madness. The aliens have this quirky, exaggerated look that wouldn’t feel out of place in an intergalactic episode of Rick and Morty, and the weird little details fit right in with that surreal, sci-fi aesthetic. The exaggerated features, the wacky color palettes, and the slightly chaotic energy all give off that same vibe.

My New Home is a fantastic picture book for kids who love adventure, quirky humor, and a bit of heart. It’s perfect for kids who’ve ever felt like they don’t fit in, whether that’s moving to a new school or just feeling a little different. The mix of goofy fun and real emotions makes it a great read for bedtime or classroom story time.

Pages: 44 | ASIN : B0DJY927C1