Alfie by Thyra Heder
A funny and heartfelt picture book about the friendship between a girl and her pet turtle--told from both points of view--by the author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report
Her watercolor spreads are carefully executed with few stylistic mannerisms; all the attention is directed toward the charactersIt’s a treat watching Alfie deliver Nia the perfect birthday present. * Publishers Weekly *
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...a charming story of the bond between child and pet. * Booklist *
The beautiful ink-and-watercolor illustrations, which feature an African American child (and her family), offer readers lots of clues and thoughtful details . . . A welcome addition to picture book collections. * School Library Journal *
**STARRED REVIEW**
"With beautiful, expressive watercolor illustrations...Heder takes readers on a journey about what it means to be a child with a new pet who sometimes loses its luster but never its worthiness of love. A perfect companion for a young pet lover or pet owner-to-be."
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...a charming story of the bond between child and pet. * Booklist *
The beautiful ink-and-watercolor illustrations, which feature an African American child (and her family), offer readers lots of clues and thoughtful details . . . A welcome addition to picture book collections. * School Library Journal *
Thyra Heder is the author of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report. She is also an illustrator and storyboard artist whose clients include Kenneth Cole, Vogue, and Coca-Cola. She graduated from Brown University in 2006 with a degree in art semiotics. She lives in Brooklyn.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781419725296 |
| ISBN 10 | 1419725297 |
| Title | Alfie |
| Author | Thyra Heder |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2017-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Prizes | Winner of E.B. White Read-Aloud Award: Honor Book 2018 (United States) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |