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Alfie - Alfie And The Birthday Surprise

By Shirley Hughes

Part of the Alfie series

Adjectives

heartwarming sensitive engaging

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Alfie and his sister, Annie Rose, notice their neighbour, Mr MacNally, is feeling very sad after the loss of his beloved cat, Smoky. With Mr MacNally's birthday approaching, Alfie suggests organising a surprise party to cheer him up. Alfie is entrusted with a special secret—a new kitten meant to be a birthday gift. He must keep the kitten hidden until the big day, leading to a heartwarming celebration of friendship and new beginnings.

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

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