An Evening at Alfie's

Drip, drip, splash . . . Mum and Dad have gone out for the night leaving Alfie and Annie Rose with the babysitter. Join Alfie for a wet adventure when water starts to drip from the ceiling!

Publishers Weekly

Hughes's warmly realistic paintings portray a particularly damp night, when Alfie and the sitter contend with a burst waterpipe. Ages 3-up. (May)

Shirley Hughes has written more than 200 books, creating enduring characters like Alfie and Dogger, who have thrilled children and adults alike with their tales of growing up and everyday discovery. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children's literature.