When the winners of an art competition are announced, not everyone is happy with their prize, until Alfie saves the day!
Alfie and Annie Rose are at the Harvest Fair where Alfie enters his masterpiece, Motor Bike Man, in the under-fives painting competition. As he checks out the prizes—a dinosaur book, a jigsaw puzzle, and a bottle of green bubble bath—he spots a rather sad-looking woolly sheep, the consolation prize. Alfie is delighted to win third place, but dismayed to see that consolation prize winner, Louise, is not at all happy with the woolly sheep and dumps him on the floor by her chair. Alfie feels sorry for Louise and the sheep, but then he has a brilliant idea, one that makes everyone happy.
Author Biography
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.