Titles in This Set: Alfie Gets in First Alfie's Feet Alfie Gives a Hand An Evening at Alfie's Alfie Wins a Prize All About Alfie Alfie Outdoors Alfie and His Very Best Friend Alfie at Nursery School Alfie on Holiday Details: Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781529137354 Publisher: Red Fox Age Range: 3-7 years Overview: Bring home a full decade of gentle adventures with this ten-book Alfie collection by Shirley Hughes, one of Britain's most cherished children's authors. Written and illustrated for children aged 3 to 7, these paperback stories follow Alfie through nursery school, holidays, birthday parties and quiet moments at home. Each book is short enough for a single sitting yet rich enough to reward rereading, making the set an ideal introduction to independent reading and a warm addition to any bookshelf. About the Books: Across these ten stories, Alfie experiences the everyday triumphs and small worries that shape early childhood. He races his sister Annie Rose, learns to share his favourite blanket at a birthday party, discovers the delight of puddles in new boots, and helps out when a neighbour is in need. Nursery school mornings, family outings, seaside holidays and quiet evenings all provide the backdrop for Hughes's blend of humour and tenderness. Her illustrations, in soft pen-and-watercolour, capture the texture of ordinary domestic life - cluttered kitchens, muddy shoes, and the reassuring presence of family - giving young readers a mirror for their own experiences. The narrative never talks down to its audience; instead it treats a toddler's worries about a lost toy or a first day at nursery with real seriousness, which is part of why these stories have remained beloved for decades. Simple, rhythmic sentences and recurring characters build reading confidence, while themes of friendship and patience give parents plenty to talk about at bedtime. Key Benefits: Complete 10-book paperback collection featuring the full-length Alfie stories Written by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator Shirley Hughes Gentle, true-to-life stories that build empathy, patience and confidence Perfect length for bedtime reading or early independent reading practice Beautifully illustrated throughout in Hughes's signature watercolour style A lasting gift for birthdays, Christmas or new starts at nursery About the Author: Winifred Shirley Hughes CBE (1927-2022) was an English author and illustrator whose books sold more than 11.5 million copies and who illustrated over two hundred titles. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice, in 1977 and 2003, and her picture book Dogger was voted the public's favourite winner of the award's first fifty years. Hughes received the inaugural BookTrust lifetime achievement award in 2015 and the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature, and was a patron of the Association of Illustrators. Why You'll Love This Set: This Alfie collection captures childhood in small, honest moments. Warm, witty and beautifully illustrated, it's a set families return to again and again - ideal for shared reading and building a lifelong love of books. Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK paperback edition with the ISBN stated above.