Natalie and Alphonse really like books and stories ... and now it's time for Natalie to learn how to read all by herself!

Praise for Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do!: "A delightfully original work, worth every penny" The Independent

In the second title featuring favourite monster siblings, Natalie and Alphonse, Natalie is learning to read. "Now I can read all the stories in the world," she says. "And you can read them to me!" adds little brother Alphonse. But when Natalie tries to read all by herself for the first time, the letters look like squiggles, and she isn't so sure any more...

With her unique humour and bold, brilliant art, Daisy Hirst celebrates the joy of sharing stories, and perfectly evokes those feelings of frustration and pride that come with learning something new.

About the Author

Daisy Hirst studied English and Creative Writing at Warwick University and Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art before becoming an author-illustrator. She is the creator of Hilda and the Runaway Baby; Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do!, which has been translated into nine different languages worldwide; and The Girl With the Parrot on Her Head, which was awarded an Ezra Jack Keats Honor, shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize, and selected as The Times' children's book of the week. Daisy lives in Cambridge.

Find her online at daisyhirst.com, and on Twitter and Instagram as @Deenface.

Reviews
"A wonderfully observant picture book, ideal for sharing with children learning to read." * Emma O'Donovan, BabyLondon *
"A heart-warming tale of the rewards of perseverance and a love of stories." * Louise Stothard, Carousel *



Book Information
ISBN 9781406382914
Author Daisy Hirst
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 3mm * 250mm * 260mm