Another engaging Alfie story by Shirley Hughes (Alfie Gives A Hand - Shirley Hughes)

Member Name: Emmay99

Product:	Alfie Gives A Hand - Shirley Hughes
Date:	24/10/08 (35 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Realistic illustrations and story.

Disadvantages: None

This is another story written and illustrated by Shirley Hughes about four year old Alfie.

In this episode Alfie has been invited to his best friend Bernard's birthday tea party. Alfie has lots of questions to ask about the party, but when he discovers that his Mum won't be there he becomes anxious and resorts to taking his bit of old blanket with him. Alfie has a good time at the party but his blanket gets in the way, eventually he gains confidence and also helps a little girl to enjoy the party too. Bernard gets a bit too excited at times and gets told off quite a lot.

The story explores young children's anxieties and how different children behave in an ordinary everyday situation.

The colourful, vivid and lifelike illustrations perfectly complement the story.

Although this book was first published 25 years ago the themes covered in this story are still relevant to todays young children. Shirley Hughes delivers a realistic story with characters and situations that most pre-school children will experience.

Summary: I would recommend this book to be read to pre-school children.