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Alfie Gets in First

By Shirley Hughes

Part of the Alfie series

Adjectives

engaging relatable heartwarming

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Alfie, eager to be first home after a shopping trip, dashes inside and accidentally locks his mum and baby sister, Annie Rose, outside. As neighbours gather to help, Alfie must find a way to unlock the door and reunite with his family.

About the author

Shirley Hughes was a much-loved British author and illustrator, famous for her beautiful picture books. She created the popular Alfie series, which follows the adventures of a little boy and his family. Shirley's warm stories and gentle drawings have made her books favourites for children and families all around the UK.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2009

Community rating

Average score: 4.75

From 4 readers

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