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Alfie's alphabet

By Shirley Hughes

Alfie’s ordinary day turns into an alphabet adventure—what will he discover next?

playful colourful educational familiar

Genres

Non-fiction Friendship/Family

What is Alfie's alphabet about?

Join Alfie on a lively journey through the alphabet, from A for Alfie to Z. Each letter introduces a familiar part of his world, including bedtime, parks, puddles, toys and family life. Bright, detailed illustrations encourage children to spot objects, recognise letter shapes and practise capital and lower-case forms. With simple words and recognisable everyday scenes, this engaging alphabet book makes learning letters feel like an enjoyable adventure shared with a much-loved character.

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)

This edition

2013

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