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About Alphonse, You're Ruining the Show!

Reach for this book when your children are at each other's throats over a shared project or when one child's creative vision is steamrolling the other. This charming story follows Natalie and Alphonse, two monster siblings whose attempt to put on a grand play at Granny's house quickly devolves into artistic clashing and hurt feelings. Through the gentle intervention of their grandmother, the duo learns that compromise is the key to a successful performance. Appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary students, this book explores the messy reality of sibling dynamics. It highlights how high expectations and perfectionism can lead to frustration, while also celebrating the unique bond between grandchildren and grandparents. Parents will appreciate how it validates the intensity of sibling anger without making either child the villain, providing a soft landing for discussions about cooperation and patience.