Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Discover the friendship between a girl and her turtle--from both points of view--in this award-winning picture book from the author of How Do You Dance? and The Bear Report An ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book 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 her seventh birthday, when... Alfie disappears
Where did he go? And why? Nia can't say... but Alfie can. This is his story.
From the award-winning author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny tale that celebrates friendship, even when the friends see the relationship--and the world--very differently.