Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader is a cute but didactic picture book about staying in your lane.

Harrison the hippo likes to invade peoples personal space. This book was interesting because I could understand how everyone felt in the book that had their space invaded. I am a huge personal bubble space person and love to have my bubble of space when I am out and about. I love that Harrison accepted help with understanding what personal space is and learned to correct how he invades other people's space. This is a wonderful book about learning that I enjoyed reading with my son,

We all know them, we all love them and we all struggle with them from time to time. They are are space invaders, the close talkers, those that just don't seem to understand personal space. Harrison P. Spader is one of those, a very large one of those and he wants nothing more than to be friends with everyone and share all the love he has in his heart. But his friends and his teachers don't seem to understand, but at the same time, neither does Harrison. After a few calls home, Harrison's parents decide it's time to teach him about personal space. This story shows the learning process and how it's not always easy and we don't always get it right, but Harrison and his friends figure it out so they can all get along.
This book will be great for the classroom and helping children learn about personal space, but also about seeing a situation from multiple perspectives. We LOVE the illustrations!

Harrison loves life and comes from a family that loves snuggling close, but it's beginning to cause problems outside the house! When his friends and teachers give Harrison's Dad a call, he learns a special trick to help him with his problem.

I love this book because it gives you a chance to teach your child a practical way to respect other people's space. And after that? It has a trial and error! Harrison tries the special trick, but not at the appropriate times and his Dad helps him fix that. It was a great "this is a problem we're going to fix, but it's okay if you don't get it right all the time, just keep trying" book.

And can we talk about these illustrations?! They're funny and cute and colorful and everything necessary to catch a child's attention and help convey a difficult subject. The cover is one of my favorites as the facial expressions are so spot on.

This was another great hit for Christianne and most definitely should be used as a tool to help kids learn about personal space.

Harrison is a hippo who wants to share his love of life with everyone. But he wants to share it a little too much and a little too closely. Harrison doesn’t realize how other people feel when he gets into their space. So when he crowds his friends again and again, his dad gets a few calls from concerned parents, teachers, and coaches.

Harrison’s dad shows him a neat trick called the Space Saver, and they practice it together. Harrison is so good at the Space Saver he even starts using it when he doesn’t need to, which brings up a new set of frustrations from his friends and teachers. With a little more help, Harrison is able to (mostly) leave an appropriate amount of personal space with his friends.

If you have a child or students who need constructive and concrete ways to remember to give other people personal space, then Harrison P. Spader, Space Invader is a good place to start! Kids can easily practice and incorporate the “Space Saver” move into their lives. I also like that Harrison’s family all loves crowding together on the couch, so it shows that you can use less space at home (if that’s your family’s norm) and still use more space for others at school.

Harrison the hippo is a personal space invader, but can he help it that he's a close talker and loves to give hugs? After some help from his dad and some practice with his friends, he finds a way to respect everyone's space.

This was a cute and funny story that would be great for explicitly teaching younger kids (K-2) about how to have personal space.

This is a great little book for children that don't understand the concept of personal space or a personal bubble! It shows them how people just need their own space and always being in other people's space is not the right way to behave! 5/5 would read to little all the time !!

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was about Harrison who doesn't understand about personal space. I think it explained it in a way that kids could easily understand. The pictures were fun and the text was simple and fun. This was a great read.

I reviewed this for Picture Window Books. It’s a great book for kids with autism about respecting personal space! Many other kids could benefit from this book too, but kids with autism require direct instruction and this is a fun way to facilitate that learning experience.

Whether one enjoys it or not, this book is probably an essential purchase. I can't think of another that tackles the subject of invading others' personal space, and I'd kick myself if a parent asked for one and we didn't have one on hand. I had initial reluctance due to a personal dislike of rhymes that depend on a character's name. But the concept of the "space saver" that Harrison's dad introduces to him is memorable and valuable.

As soon as I started this book, some little ones came to mind who could benefit from it! I loved that the author not only worked in a solution for a problem that some children can relate to, but also that she was realistic about the main character not being perfect and getting it right every time (I especially loved when it mentioned the main character needing to use extra restraint!). I think this book can be very relatable for kids, and still works through a friendly plot line with fun, loveable characters.

This is a really cute story about a young hippo named Harrison, who is very enthusiastic about hugging, high-fiving, shaking hands, and generally just getting right in other people's bubbles, much to the chagrin of his teachers, classmates, and friends.

This would be a fabulous teaching resource, as I cannot recall seeing another book geared towards younger children that tackles the issue of personal space. It does so in a gentle and understanding manner, in terms that kids can understand. The cute animal illustrations provide a comedic storytelling element that will keep the kiddos entertained while they are learning an important life lesson about boundaries and social norms!

Colorful illustrations and thoughtful story teach about personal space. This would be a great addition to a children's story time for those still learning about the importance of personal space in public places.

Harrison has a challenging time respecting others' personal space. With a little practice, Harrison learns to stay in
his own space...most of the time!

Harrison Spader is an adorable hippo with a big problem! He cannot seem to contain his excitement and zest for life and believes everyone should share it with him.

The topic is definitely important and presented without shaming the protagonist.

Some of the art is occasionally distracting, like the father's mustache or the bunny's tail appearing below the protagonist's armpit.

Art: Facial expressions of animals, color were darker more earthy

Story: Cute, allowing him to be expressive but thinking about other people, teaching kids lesson but it was fun

This is truly a wonderful story. The idea of someone invading another's personal space is done so well. The illustrations are cute to go along with this delightful story. Learn while reading to deal with teaching about personal space whether it is a personal issue or letting someone know about someone that does this. They will enjoy the story and grasp some understanding too.

This is such a great story that teaches little ones about boundaries and personal space! Totally recommend this for all pre-schoolers. So, so cute!!

Harrison P. Spader has big emotions, and he expresses them in big ways, which tends to irritate others. Harrison's dad teaches him how to reign himself in. He doesn't always get it right, but he does try.

Having a space invader for a child, I really liked this book. It was a good way to talk to my kids about being aware of and respecting others' space. I like how the book shows how some people are comfortable with lots of touching while others want more space. I also appreciate how Harrison didn't get it right every time but that he did try--that was realistic but also a good reminder that no one does things perfectly all the time. I will totally be buying this so I can continue teaching my kids about respecting personal space.

I read a copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own