Told from the perspective of both Nia and her pet turtle, Alfie, describes what happens when Alfie disappears in order to find Nia a special present on the eve of her seventh birthday. - (Baker & Taylor)
Loving the pet turtle who does not perform tricks and is so quiet that she sometimes forgets he is there, little Nia becomes dismayed on the night before her seventh birthday, when her turtle disappears to embark on a remarkable search for a birthday gift for his dear friend. By the creator of The Bear Report. 25,000 first printing. - (Baker & Taylor)Told from the perspective of both the girl, Nia, and her pet turtle, Alfie, and describes what happens when he disappears on the eve of her seventh birthday to find her a special present. - (Baker & Taylor)
Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle—from both points of view—in Thyra Heder’s Alfie, anaward-winning picture book that celebrates the relationship between a child and a pet.
An ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book
Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he’s even there—that is, until the night before her seventh birthday, when . . . Alfie disappears!
Where did he go? And why? Nia can’t say . . . but Alfie can. This is his story, and the narrative switches to Alfie’s perspective as the brave turtle goes on the hunt for the perfect gift for Nia’s birthday.
He explores the house, encountering the family dog, then ventures out onto the fire escape, down into the yard, and through a sandbox until he grows cold and tired. A friendly snail suggests that Alfie take a nap in the pond in the yard.
Young readers will see the passage of time through the change in seasons from fall to winter and then spring in colorful illustrations. Alfie wakes up from his nap and emerges from the pond in time to celebrate what Alfie believes is Nia’s seventh birthday. Readers will delight to see the two reunited and will notice that it is, actually, Nia’s eighth birthday, as the number indicates on her birthday balloon.
Parents and their children will embrace this warm, colorful, and funny picture book that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship—and the world—very differently.
“A charming story of the bond between child and pet.” ?Booklist
“Beautiful, expressive watercolor illustrations . . . A journey about what it means to be a child with a new pet.” ?Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
- (Grand Central Pub)Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle—from both points of view—in this award-winning picture book from the author of How Do You Dance? and The Bear Report
An ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book
Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he’s even there. That is, until the night before her seventh birthday, when... Alfie disappears!
Where did he go? And why? Nia can’t say... but Alfie can. This is his story.
From the award-winning author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny tale that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship—and the world—very differently.
- (HARPERCOLL)Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle—from both points of view—in Thyra Heder’s Alfie, anaward-winning picture book that celebrates the relationship between a child and a pet.
An ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book
Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he’s even there—that is, until the night before her seventh birthday, when . . . Alfie disappears!
Where did he go? And why? Nia can’t say . . . but Alfie can. This is his story, and the narrative switches to Alfie’s perspective as the brave turtle goes on the hunt for the perfect gift for Nia’s birthday.
He explores the house, encountering the family dog, then ventures out onto the fire escape, down into the yard, and through a sandbox until he grows cold and tired. A friendly snail suggests that Alfie take a nap in the pond in the yard.
Young readers will see the passage of time through the change in seasons from fall to winter and then spring in colorful illustrations. Alfie wakes up from his nap and emerges from the pond in time to celebrate what Alfie believes is Nia’s seventh birthday. Readers will delight to see the two reunited and will notice that it is, actually, Nia’s eighth birthday, as the number indicates on her birthday balloon.
Parents and their children will embrace this warm, colorful, and funny picture book that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship—and the world—very differently.
“A charming story of the bond between child and pet.” ?Booklist
“Beautiful, expressive watercolor illustrations . . . A journey about what it means to be a child with a new pet.” ?Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
- (Harry N. Abrams, Inc.)Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle'from both points of view'in this award-winning picture book from the author of How Do You Dance? and The Bear Report
An ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book
Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he's not very soft, he doesn't do tricks, and he's pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he's even there. That is, until the night before her seventh birthday, when... Alfie disappears!
Where did he go? And why? Nia can't say... but Alfie can. This is his story.
From the award-winning author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny tale that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship'and the world'very differently.
- (Harry N. Abrams, Inc.)
Thyra Heder is the author of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report. She is also an illustrator and storyboard artist for film and advertising. She lives in Brooklyn.
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Grand Central Pub)
Thyra Heder is the author of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report. She is also an illustrator and storyboard artist for film and advertising. She lives in Brooklyn.
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HARPERCOLL)
Thyra Heder is the author of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report. She is also an illustrator and storyboard artist for film and advertising. She lives in Brooklyn.
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Harry N. Abrams, Inc.)
Thyra Heder is the author of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report. She is also an illustrator and storyboard artist for film and advertising. She lives in Brooklyn.
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Harry N. Abrams, Inc.)
Booklist Reviews
For her sixth birthday, Nia's delighted to receive a pet turtle, Alfie, and shares with him songs, stories, and little gifts. But lacking responses from Alfie, she starts losing interest, until, on her seventh birthday, she notices Alfie has disappeared—but to where? Readers then get the story from Alfie's viewpoint as he relates both how happy Nia made him and why he's left his tank: to find her a special present. Eventually, after searching indoors and outdoors, as well as getting advice from a dog, a snail, and a fish, Alfie returns with the perfect gift, and a festive birthday is had. Nia's and Alfie's first-person descriptive accounts are extended by lovely, intricately detailed ink-and-watercolor illustrations that artfully highlight the varying perspectives and amusing moments, as when Nia introduces Alfie to her toys. Although the concept of hibernation may need explaining (Alfie returns on what's revealed to be Nia's eighth birthday), overall, this is a charming story of the bond between child and pet. Copyright 2017 Booklist Reviews.