Book Series · 9 Books

Alfie Books

In order from Alfie Gets in First to Alfie and His Very Best Friend.

The Alfie series is a set of 9 picture books by Shirley Hughes, published between 1981 and 2016. Written for ages 0–6, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1597

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1981

Alfie Gets in First

By Shirley Hughes

A boy is locked inside his house, sparking a neighborhood rescue effort.

32 pages

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Summary: Alfie dashes inside, accidentally locking himself in while his mom and sister are stuck outside. As the neighborhood rallies to free him, Alfie devises his own clever escape plan. Can he outsmart the situation before chaos ensues? Discover the unexpected twists in this charming tale of resourcefulness and community spirit.

The complete set

Alfie Series

9 books · Published 1981–2016

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$1597

Alfie Gets in First

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1981

A boy is locked inside his house, sparking a neighborhood rescue effort.

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$1398

Alfie's Feet

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1982

Alfie's new rain boots feel odd. What's wrong with them?

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$1399

Alfie Gives a Hand

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1983

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

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$1299

An Evening at Alfie's

Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 1984

A mysterious leak disrupts the night, but only Alfie can solve the lingering mystery.

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$1599

Alfie Weather

Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 2001

Discover endless adventures in any weather with Alfie.

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$1398

Alfie Wins a Prize

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2004

A painting contest at the fair leads to unexpected prizes and a clever solution.

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$1399

Alfie and the Big Boys

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2007

A young boy's unexpected encounter with a popular older kid changes everything.

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$1398

Alfie Outdoors

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2015

Alfie's garden adventure leads to unexpected surprises and a special gift.

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$1999

Alfie and His Very Best Friend

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

Two friends embark on adventures, forming a unique club just for them.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Alfie series?

There are 9 books in the Alfie series. It began with Alfie Gets in First in 1981, and the newest book, Alfie and His Very Best Friend, was published in 2016.