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Alfie: (The Turtle That Disappeared) by Heder, Thyra
by Heder, Thyra | HC | Acceptable
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781419725296
- Book Title
- Alfie : (The Turtle That Disappeared)
- Publisher
- Abrams, Inc.
- Item Length
- 10.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, People & Places / United States / African American, Animals / Pets, General, Animals / Turtles
- Item Weight
- 16.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 48 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419725297
ISBN-13
9781419725296
eBay Product ID (ePID)
236057263
Product Key Features
Book Title
Alfie : (The Turtle That Disappeared)
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, People & Places / United States / African American, Animals / Pets, General, Animals / Turtles
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2016-042290
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
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., 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 From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
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., Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle--from both points of view--in Thyra Heder's Alfie , an award-winning picture book that celebrates the relationship between a child and a pet. An ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book 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. "A charming story of the bond between child and pet." Booklist "Beautiful, expressive watercolor illustrations . . . A journey about what it means to be a child with a new pet." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review), 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 Number
PZ7.H3557Al 2017
ebay_catalog_id
4
Copyright Date
2017
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