Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do!
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do!

Written & illustrated by Daisy Hirst

Part of the Natalie and Alphonse series

Siblings clash over a chewed book, testing their bond.

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40 pages· 302 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Natalie enjoys her little brother Alphonse's company until he crosses the line by eating her favorite book. Their playful world of naming pigeons and bouncing off bunk beds is disrupted, leading to a sibling showdown. Can their bond withstand this betrayal, or will it unravel? Discover how these little monsters navigate the ups and downs of family life, where forgiveness and understanding might just save the day.

From the publisher

Two siblings have a falling-out and make up again in spectacular style in a warm, witty story with sure appeal for little monsters everywhere. Once there was just Natalie. And then there was Alphonse, too. Natalie mostly doesn’t mind Alphonse being there–they both like naming pigeons (“Banana!” “Lorraine!”), bouncing things off bunk beds, and sharing a story together on the chair. But Alphonse sometimes draws on things that Natalie has made. And when she finds him eating her favorite book, she’s had enough: “Alphonse, that is not OK to do!” With bold illustrations and a subtle touch, Daisy Hirst visits the familiar territory of sibling squabbles–and the touching bond beneath it all that sees little monsters through.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
302
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~281L
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about monstersBooks about siblingsBooks about familyBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
188405
Publication
Published
November 8, 2016
First published
February 1, 2016
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763681036

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