The Alfie Treasury

Alfie and Annie Rose are two of the best-loved characters in children's picture books. A generation of children have grown up with affectionate memories of the day that Alfie accidentally locks Mum and Annie Rose out of the house; Alfie's problem with his shiny new wellington boots; babysitting bother at the Alfie household and the day Alfie goes to a very special birthday party. Shirley Hughes perfectly captures the important events in a young child's life and it is this subtle understanding and gentle humour that make these stories so very special and timeless.