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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1983 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Alfie Gives a Hand
Written & illustrated by Shirley Hughes
Part of the Alfie series
A nervous boy attends a party alone and discovers unexpected confidence.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 320 ratings
32 pages· 1,118 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Alfie is thrilled yet anxious about attending Bernard's birthday party by himself. As he navigates the excitement and challenges of the celebration, Alfie learns he can enjoy himself without his comforting blanket. Along the way, he discovers newfound confidence and even makes a new friend. Will this experience change how Alfie views his independence?
From the publisher
Alfie is excited when he is invited to Bernard’s birthday party, though he feels a bit nervous about going on his own. But Alfie has such a great time that he finds he doesn’t even need his special blanket–and he makes a new friend too!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,118
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2009
- First published
- January 1, 1983
- Publisher
- Red Fox
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781862307858
- LCCN
- 2008353334
- OCLC
- 276816397
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