Disney is making a kid-friendly version of Alien

Prepare for a surprising twist on a sci-fi classic: Disney is taking the terrifying chest-bursting Alien saga and transforming it into an educational book for children. Although the thought of Alien usually sends a shiver down the spine rather than a smile to the face, Disney is determined to challenge that with its upcoming project aimed at the younger audience.

Scheduled for release next year, the beloved Little Golden Books imprint is working together with the Disney Storybook Art Team to craft illustrations for this unconventional learning tool. The book invites youngsters to join Ripley and her fellow Nostromo space crew members on a cosmic journey that goes through the alphabet from A to Z. The adaptation is designed to entertain both avid franchise fans and a new generation of readers while adding to the treasured collection of Little Golden Book enthusiasts across the galaxy.

Envision this as a gentler, spirited take on the classic horror film Alien, one that promises not to frighten the little ones. Yet, it might lead to some rather challenging questions when these young readers eagerly ask to watch the film that inspired their new favorite alphabet book.