Alfie

The Turtle That Disappeared

By: Thyra Heder

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Hardcover | 1 October 2017

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Hardcover
48 Pages

Age
4 - 8

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
26.1 x 23.9 x 0.9

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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.

About the Author

Thyra Heder is also an illustrator and storyboard artist whose clients include Kenneth Cole, Vogue, and Coca-Cola. Heder graduated from Brown University in 2006 with a degree in art semiotics. She lives in Brooklyn.

Industry Reviews

**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
"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

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