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Alfie : (the Turtle That Disappeared) by Thyra Heder (2017, Hardcover)

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Alfie : The Turtle That Disappeared, School And Library by Heder, Thyra, ISBN 1419725297, ISBN-13 9781419725296, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Told from the perspective of both Nia and her pet turtle, Alfie, describes what happens when Alfie disappears in order to find Nia a special present on the eve of her seventh birthday.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAbrams, Inc.

ISBN-101419725297

ISBN-139781419725296

eBay Product ID (ePID)236057263

Product Key Features

Book TitleAlfie : (The Turtle That Disappeared)

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHolidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, People & Places / United States / African American, Animals / Pets, General, Animals / Turtles

Publication Year2017

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorThyra Heder

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight16.2 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width9.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2016-042290

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsThe 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., 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., 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., "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, "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, "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, **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."-- Kirkus, **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."

Grade FromPreschool

Dewey Decimal813.6

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisNia 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 Nia's seventh birthday, when nAlfie disappears Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, we hear Alfie's side of the story. He didn't leave Nia--he's actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend. 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., 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 Nia's seventh birthday, when nAlfie disappears! Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, we hear Alfie's side of the story. He didn't leave Nia - he's actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend. 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., A picture book about a girl and her pet turtle--told from both points of view--by the author-illustrator of The Bear Report, An ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book "A charming story of the bond between child and pet." Booklist STARRED REVIEW *"Beautiful, expressive watercolor illustrations . . . A journey about what it means to be a child with a new pet." Kirkus Reviews 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. 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! Where did he go? And why? Nia can't say . . . but Alfie can. This is his story, and the narrative switches to Alfie's perspective, as the brave turtle goes on the hunt for the perfect gift for Nia's birthday. He explores the house, encountering the family dog, then ventures out onto the fire escape, down into the yard, and through a sandbox until he grows cold and tired. A friendly snail suggests that Alfie take a nap in the pond in the yard. Young readers will see the passage of time through the change in seasons from fall to winter and then spring in colorful illustrations. Alfie wakes up from his nap and emerges from the pond in time to celebrate what Alfie believes is Nia's seventh birthday. Readers will delight to see the two reunited and will notice that it is, actually, Nia's eighth birthday, as the number indicates on her birthday balloon. Parents and their children will embrace this warm, colorful, and funny picture book that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship--and the world--very differently.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.H3557Al 2017