Dogger
Shirley Hughes
Ages 3–6
Dogger
Shirley Hughes
Dave loses Dogger, the worn toy dog he takes everywhere, and his family search without success.
Picture Book1977
Picture Book · ages 3–5
Alfie Gets in First
Alfie Gets in First by Shirley Hughes is a picture book for children aged 3 to 5. A useful choice for reading about family, humour and courage.
FormatPicture Book
First published1981
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Alfie Gets in First sits in this library as a picture book with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 3 to 5; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with family, humour and courage.
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