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Shirley Hughes is one of the best known and most popular creators of children's books, and her keen observation of family life have earned her a special place in the hearts of children and adults. After reading this book, the teacher could encourage students to locate items in the classroom that start with the letters L or R. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. wading through a cool stream on a hot summer's afternoon or taking a pretend journey to the North Pole, Alfie's world is a great place to be.But Alfie has such a great time, he finds he doesn't even need his special blanket - and he makes a new friend too! This story is about young Alfie’s experience of getting new boots and trying them out in the park, only to discover that he’s put them on the wrong feet. And I still do enjoy a bit of puddlejumping although I outgrew my last pair of gumboots far too long ago.

Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children's literature. She wrote two novels for older children, Hero on a Bicycle, about a 13-year-old Italian boy during the occupation of Florence, and Whistling in the Dark, set during the Liverpool Blitz.Shirley Hughes was born in West Kirby, near Liverpool, in 1927, and studied fashion and dress design at Liverpool Art School, before continuing her studies at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art in Oxford. A classic collection of festive poems, stories and activities by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes. Shirley Hughes is the master at understanding and depicting the importance and brilliance in the every day moments of life. Alfie is very proud of being able to put on his new boots by himself but wonders why they feel funny?

Birthday parties always make people happy and Alfie's neighbour, Mr MacNally, really does need cheering up because their beloved cat, Smoky, has died. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. In the end, Alfie had his yellow rain boots on the wrong foot; his mom paints an L on the left rain boot and an R on the right rain boot. She also collaborated with her daughter, Clara Vulliamy, on the Dixie O'Day series; which saw Shirley with an illustrator for the first time with Shirley writing the text and Clara creating the illustrations.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. All small children will be able to identify with Alfie and Annie Rose, two hugely appealing pre-schoolers who are constantly tackling new experiences and making new friends. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious book about growing, playing and sharing. Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernard's birthday party, although he feels a bit nervous about going on his own.