An Evening at Alfie's

by Shirley Hughes, Shirley Hughes (Illustrator)

Overview

Mom and Dad have gone out for the night, leaving Maureen MacNally to look after Alfie and Annie Rose. Everything is quiet until water starts dripping from the ceiling! With a little help from Mr. and Mrs. MacNally, the leak is soon under control, but only Alfie can figure out why Annie Rose is still upset.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781862307865
Publisher:	Red Fox
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Series:	Alfie
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	305,770
Product dimensions:	9.70(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 5 Years

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.

Editorial Reviews

"No one can match Shirley Hughes in the simple mastery of both words and pictures."  —Times Educational Supplement

From the Publisher

Hughes's warmly realistic paintings portray a particularly damp night, when Alfie and the sitter contend with a burst waterpipe. Ages 3-up. (May)

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