Alphonse, There's Mud on the Ceiling!
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2020

Alphonse, There's Mud on the Ceiling!

Written & illustrated by Daisy Hirst

Part of the Natalie and Alphonse series

Can two monster siblings find nature's wonders without leaving their city apartment?

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32 pages
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Natalie and Alphonse, two imaginative monster siblings, embark on a camping adventure without stepping outside their seventh-floor apartment. With limited space and boundless creativity, they transform their home into a wild jungle. But when their indoor games lead to mishaps, they must find new ways to explore nature's wonders. Can they discover the joys of the outdoors while staying inside? Join their playful journey of cooperation and imagination as they navigate the challenges of city living with resourceful charm.

From the publisher

Lovably rambunctious monster siblings Natalie and Alphonse are excited to go camping in the wilds of nature – without leaving their apartment.

Most of the time, Natalie and Alphonse like living in an apartment on the seventh floor. They have bunk beds to drive, a big green chair to hide behind and yell “Raaaar!,” sunflowers on the balcony to water, and almost enough hallway space for tumbling. But when they pretend to be wiggly worms crawling across the jungle . . . SHFLWUMP! Ow! That is not a good game for indoors! How can they explore the joys of nature in the middle of the city? In a playful ode to cooperation and imagination, award-winning picture-book creator Daisy Hirst presents a third adventure starring two relatable – and resourceful – siblings.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about outdoor activitiesBooks about imagination and playBooks about siblings
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 16, 2020
First published
May 5, 2020
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536211177

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