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Birthday parties always make people happy and Alfie's neighbour, Mr MacNally, really does need cheering up because his beloved cat, Smoky, has died. Alfie thinks a party might just help, and there's an extra special surprise in store for Bob MacNally. . . .

Join Alfie as he tries to keep a secret in this celebration of pets old and new.



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Shirley Hughes' warmth and ability to capture the emotions of the under-5s remain unrivalled * Financial Times *
Text and artwork coalesce in a tender story * Parents Magazine *
A directness and a simplicity which conjures an appealing little world that most young children are pleased to dip into . . . A firm favourite * West Sussex Gazette *
Makes for excellent bedtime reading * Irish Examiner *

Alfie & The Birthday Surprise

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    A Paperback / softback by Shirley Hughes

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Red Fox
      Published 2 July 2009
      ISBN-13 9781862307872
      978-1862307872
      ISBN-10 1862307873
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      Children & Teen Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Books by Shirley Hughes

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Birthday parties always make people happy and Alfie's neighbour, Mr MacNally, really does need cheering up because his beloved cat, Smoky, has died. Alfie thinks a party might just help, and there's an extra special surprise in store for Bob MacNally. . . .

      Join Alfie as he tries to keep a secret in this celebration of pets old and new.



      Trade Review
      Shirley Hughes' warmth and ability to capture the emotions of the under-5s remain unrivalled * Financial Times *
      Text and artwork coalesce in a tender story * Parents Magazine *
      A directness and a simplicity which conjures an appealing little world that most young children are pleased to dip into . . . A firm favourite * West Sussex Gazette *
      Makes for excellent bedtime reading * Irish Examiner *

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