Alfie and the Big Boys

This is a wonderful book, looking at all the insecurities children have when they go to school. From his nursery, Alfie and his friend can see all the big boys - including Ian, the leader of the pack. Yet Ian never notices Alfie. Then Alfie has to go to a plant sale with his mother and sees Ian crying, because he has lost sight of his mother. Now Alfie gets to be the big boy, comforting Ian and finally winning friendship (in private) and acknowledgement (in public!) from his new friend. Shirley Hughes captures the world of childhoold perfectly. My kids love the crying Ian, it always makes them laugh when I do the hiccupping!

Alwlays a treat to buy for the grandchildren! the stories and illustrations are a treat to behold. It reminds me of my grandson.

This is the second time I've bought the Alfie books. Once for my first grandson now 22years old and second for the latest who is just 2years this month. It's as much a pleasure for me to read these books and I love the illustrations. I never get fed up with them. I will be buying more.

A timeless story my grandson loves, particularly as he has just started school. Illustrations are fabulous.

We read the Alfie series to our own children and now we are reading to the grandchildren. Well written and beautifully illustrated as always.

My two boys used to love reading these books. Bought this for a 5 yr old with cerebral palsy. He won't go to sleep until his parents have read it every night.Delivery was very quick, even though it was close to Christmas.

VERY disappointing. I returned it.Too many characters, too many names.

The three year old who received these is delighted