Ally the Alligator

Copyright © 2021 Chris Scheufele
All rights reserved.
ISBN:8511275666

ISBN-13:979-8511275666

To Luann, Alaina, Josiah and Lizzie. I love you!



“Hey Ally! Whatcha doing?” Albert barged into his big sister’s room
without knocking...again.
Ally snapped back, “Albert, how many times have I told you to knock
when you want to come in my room?! Can you please leave me alone?
I’m trying to do my homework.”
“Why?” Asked Albert.
“Because I have to,” Ally answered.
“Why?”
Ally was starting to get annoyed. “Because I have to do it for school.
Now would please get out!”
“Why? Why? Why?” Albert smiled.
“Ugh! Mom!” Ally called.

“Can I help? What’s this?” Albert began to pull on Ally’s homework book.
Ally ripped the book out of his hands. “Quit it! Give it back! I’m so tired
of you always annoying me! Get out! Mom!”
“Mom’s outside in the garden. She can’t hear you.” Albert laughed.

Ally pushed Albert. He pushed back.
Ally stood up and pushed her brother as hard as she could. Albert fell
backwards over a chair. Albert screamed, got up and ran out of the
room crying. Ally chased behind him.



The two ran outside to their mother. Albert screamed, “Mom! Ally
pushed me!”
Ally fired back, “You were messing with my homework after I told you to
leave me alone!”
Albert yelled, “I hate you!”
Ally snapped, “You started it! Mom, he does this all the time!”
“Both of you stop it right now!” Mom yelled. “Go to your rooms.”
Albert whispered, “You’re in so much trouble.”
“I heard that!” Mom called.



Ally sat in her room staring at her notebook. She was angry and sad. Mom
knocked on the door. “Come in, Mom.”
Mom sat on the bed. “What happened?” She asked gently.
Fighting back tears, Ally said, “Albert came in without knocking. He knows I
hate that. I’ve asked him a million times to knock. Then he started being
annoying and messing with my homework. When I told him to stop, he
laughed about it. Then we got in a fight. He started it. He always starts it. I
can’t take it anymore!”
“Aww sweetheart,” Mom said. “I know he does things that bother you. But
do you know why he keeps doing it?”
“No,” Ally whined.
Mom explained, “Albert does things to get on your nerves because he knows
you will get upset. So he keeps doing it because he feels like a winner by
making you get upset. It’s like his way of having power over you. He wants to
be important and powerful in the house. So sometimes he acts that way to put
you down and lift himself up.”
“That’s so mean,” Ally said.

“I know,” Mom answered. “But do you want to know how to get him to
stop?”
“Can Albert move out?”
“Haha, no, sweetie. We can’t do that.” Mom laughed. “Now, this may sound
strange but you have to trust me. When Albert comes into your room
without knocking, just smile, stay calm and welcome him.”
“Wait, what?” Ally was confused.
“Remember, just trust me,” Mom reminded. “Then, I want you to treat him
the way you want to be treated. Don’t fight back. That’s what he wants. You
need to treat him with kindness. And, if you really want to win, give him a
hug and a kiss!”
“EWWWWW! Mom!” Ally complained.
Mom laughed. “I know it’s gross. But, trust me. Just try it. Have I ever
misled you?”
“No, I guess not,” said Ally.





A few days later, Ally was in her room doing her homework after school.
Albert opened her door and came in. “Heeeeeey Siiiiiissssss,” he said in a
nasal tone.
Ally remembered what Mom had told her. “Hey Albert. Come on in,” she
said with a smile.
Albert was a bit confused. He walked over, took Ally’s pencil from her hand
and started tapping her on the head with it.
Ally took a breath, chuckled and said, “Albert, you’re so silly. You always
make me laugh.”
“What?” Now, Albert was really confused.



“Come here, little bro.” Ally grabbed her brother, gave him a hug and a
kiss on the cheek.
“EWW!” Albert wiped off his cheek. “I’m outta here!” Albert ran out
of the room and slammed the door.
Mom opened the door and peeked in. “What was that about?” she
asked.
“Nothing. I took your advice.” Ally smiled. “Albert was just being an
insti-GATOR!”

Dear parents, teachers, adults and lovers of children,
Thank you so much for taking this huge step in

helping empower the next generation. Sibling rivalry
is one of the most prevalent issues that kids have to

deal with. The truth is, those closest to us know
how to bother us, and it’s harder to get away
because, in most cases, we live with them.

Understand that resilience and the Golden Rule still
works - even with siblings. You just have to stay
strong and consistent.
Here’s to empowering the next generation!
~ Chris

Conversation Starters
1. If you have siblings, what kind of things do you argue or

fight about?
2.How does that make you feel?
3.What do you usually do when they bother you?
4.How does that usually work out?
5. After reading about Ally the Alligator, what do you think

you may do differently in the future?

How to Handle Sibling Rivalry
The best way to handle mean behavior from siblings is a
3-step process.
1. Chances are, they are most likely doing things to either
annoy you and have power over you, or to get back at you
for something.
2. Don’t get upset. Stay calm. They want you to get upset.
Don’t give them what they want!
3. Use the Golden Rule. No matter what they say or do,
treat them the way you want to be treated.

*Note: Sometimes sibling rivalry can get physical and violent. The strategies
taught here are great for resolving conflicts. However, if the situation escalates to
a physical altercation, separate and attempt to solve the problem after things cool
down.



ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chris “Shoof ” Scheufele is an educator, speaker, author

and musician with over a decade of experience in the
classroom. He enjoys traveling, fresh- picked Nebraska
sweet corn, cooking, running, sleeping and playing with
his kids. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he currently

lives in Nebraska with his wife and children.
www.ChrisInTheClassroom.com

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Sarah Barnett is an artist from Denton, Texas. She has a
B.F.A. in studio drawing and painting from the University
of North Texas. In addition to her studio work, Sarah

has done freelance portraiture, murals, and various
traditional illustrations. She has illustrated several
children’s books and looks forward to pursuing further

illustration projects.