Alfie - by Thyra Heder (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. On the night before Nia's seventh birthday, Alfie disappears! Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, Alfie tells his side of the story. From the author-illustrator of "Fraidyzoo" comes a warm and funny ode to friendship. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle--from both points of view--in this award-winning picture book from the author of <i>How Do You Dance? </i>and <i>The Bear Report</i></b> <br><b>An ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book</b> <p/> 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! <p/> Where did he go? And why? Nia can't say... but Alfie can. This is his story. <p/> From the award-winning author-illustrator of <i>Fraidyzoo</i> and <i>The Bear Report</i> comes a warm and funny tale that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship--and the world--very differently.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>**STARRED REVIEW** <br> "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."-- "Kirkus"<br><br>"Her watercolor spreads are carefully executed with few stylistic mannerisms; all the attention is directed toward the characters. It's a treat watching Alfie deliver Nia the perfect birthday present."-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>"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." <br> -- "Booklist"<br><br>"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"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Thyra Heder</b> is the author of <i>Fraidyzoo</i> and <i>The Bear Report</i>. She is also an illustrator and storyboard artist for film and advertising. She lives in Brooklyn. <br>
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