Alfie Gives a Hand
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$1301
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1983 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Alfie Gives a Hand

Written and illustrated by Shirley Hughes

Part of the Alfie series

A nervous boy attends a party alone and discovers unexpected confidence.

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32 pages· 1,118 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· ~600L
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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
Lexile
~600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
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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