{"product_id":"alfie-9781419725296","title":"Alfie","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA funny and heartfelt picture book about the friendship between a girl and her pet turtle--told from both points of view--by the author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer 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 *\u003cbr\u003e**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 *\u003cbr\u003eNia’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 *\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 *","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529482346839,"sku":"9781419725296","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781419725296.jpg?v=1731875787","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/alfie-9781419725296","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}