The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook [Paperback]

Shirley Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Alfie | Publication Date: September 1, 2007

This charming collection of nine short stories, poems, and colorful pictures starring Alfie and his baby sister, Annie Rose, celebrate the drama of everyday life.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Hughes offers readers her usual clear-eyed view of childhood in this 64-page collection of stories. It's a leisurely visit with siblings Alfie and baby Annie Rose; he teaches her to feed herself, and she rewards him cruelly: the very first name she learns to say is that of his friend Bernard. The children know all the people up and down their street, and theirs is a friendly world--when a neighbor, Mrs. McNally, gives Alfie a hat, he in turn offers it to the milkman on a rainy day. Light, unrhymed poems punctuate the stories about this school-age boy and his toddler sister. Fans of the other Alfie books and those meeting the family for the first time will be pleased by the real-life situations, jauntily depicted in Hughes's fresh-faced watercolors. Ages 3-6.
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About the Author

Shirley Hughes has written more than 200 books, creating enduring characters like Alfie and Dogger, who have thrilled children and adults alike with their tales of growing up and everyday discovery. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children's literature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Red Fox (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0099750309
• ISBN-13: 978-0099750307
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comforting and cozy, December 2, 1999

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Victoria Suarez (Richardson, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook (Hardcover)

My son, 3, loves this book. The stories have humor, tenderness, and the children are always treated with dignity. I love Shirley Hughes!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love you Alfie!, November 22, 1999

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Katherine Moss (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook (Hardcover)

All the Alfie and Annie Rose books are excellent! My son and I read them over and over, without getting bored. Gentle little stories about everyday life, with likeable characters and lovely illustrations. Often humorous. My favorite children's author.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most wonderful series of books!, November 1, 1999

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Kathleen J. Mcpeak (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook (Hardcover)

We raised all 3 of our children on Shirley Hughes's books ("Dogger" was the all-time favorite) and now I'm giving them to my first grandchild. Absolutely first-rate stories with the most exquisite, fascinating illustrations. Do your children/grandchildren a favor and get them hooked on this series!