Alphonse, You're Ruining the Show!

Acutely and affectionately observed, Hirst’s adorable toddler monsters are on spectacular form in this funny, endearing picture book. * The Guardian *Hirst’s trademark bold, screen-printed illustrations accentuate this child-friendly tale… allowing the siblings’ personalities—and disagreements—to hilariously shine through… .A creative ode to imaginative play with familiar characters. * Kirkus Reviews *Told with warmth and a sort of knowing humor, this well-crafted tale will appeal to readers who’ve enjoyed Hirst’s previous books, and newcomers as well. * School Library Journal *

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 over twelve different languages worldwide; I Do Not Like Books Anymore! 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. As well as creating picture books, Daisy has also made a series of board books for babies and toddlers. Monster Food was selected by Scottish BookTrust.