Hurry Up, Alfie Atkins!

Reach for this book when the morning routine has become a battleground of 'just one more minute.' It is the perfect tool for parents of preschoolers who struggle with transitions or seem to find a thousand creative distractions when it is time to put on shoes and leave for school. This story validates the child's perspective while acknowledging the parent's mounting pressure. The book follows Alfie, a young boy who is not being intentionally defiant, but is instead deeply immersed in the 'important' work of childhood play. As his father's calls grow more urgent, the story captures the relatable friction of family life. It normalizes the tug-of-war between a child's imaginative world and the adult's world of clocks and schedules, making it a gentle starting point for discussing cooperation and patience.