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 Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Can he find a gift and make it back in time for the big birthday party? From the author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny ode to friendship - even when the friends see the relationship, and the world, very differently. He didn't leave Nia - he's actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend.

Sometimes she forgets he's even there! That is until the night before Nia's seventh birthday, when nAlfie disappears! Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, we hear Alfie's side of the story. But he's not very soft, he doesn't do tricks, and he's pretty quiet. Alfie: (The Turtle That Disappeared) Written by Thyra Heder. You could not by yourself going following book hoard or library. Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle-from both points of view-in this award-winning picture book that celebrates the relationship between a child and a pet. A welcome addition to picture book collections.'-School Library Journal From the Author:īook Description Hardcover. Getting the books Alfie The Turtle That Disappeared. 'The beautiful ink-and-watercolor illustrations, which feature an African American child (and her family), offer readers lots of clues and thoughtful details. '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.' A perfect companion for a young pet lover or pet owner-to-be.'-Kirkus '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. It's a treat watching Alfie deliver Nia the perfect birthday present.'-Publishers Weekly This is his story.įrom 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.'Her watercolor spreads are carefully executed with few stylistic mannerisms all the attention is directed toward the characters. That is, until the night before her seventh birthday, when. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet.

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

Alfie the turtle that disappeared