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Alfie the Brave

Hardback

Main Details

Title Alfie the Brave
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Harris
By (author) Simon Howe
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 270,Width 240
ISBN/Barcode 9781761041358
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Australia
Imprint Puffin
Publication Date 12 April 2022
Publication Country Australia

Description

A delightful picture book about a dog called Alfie who longs to be bold and brave like other dogs. From Australian of the Year Dr Richard 'Harry' Harris, a key member of the cave-diving team that rescued the Wild Boar soccer team in Thailand. A charming picture book about how bravery doesn't always come naturally, from Dr Richard 'Harry' Harris, a key member of the international cave-diving group who rescued the Wild Boar soccer team in Thailand. Illustrated by the talented Simon Howe, who perfectly captures the emotional ups and downs of the adorable and expressive Alfie. Alfie was a fine-looking dog. His coat was sleek and shiny like an otter. He was the son of champions. But Alfie didn't feel like a champion. Alfie was scared of . . . everything! Could Alfie ever be bold and brave like other dogs?

Author Biography

Richard Harris (Author) Richard 'Harry' Harris SC OAM is an Australian anaesthetist and cave diver who played a crucial role in the Tham Luang cave rescue. He and Craig Challen were jointly awarded 2019 Australian of the Year as a result of that rescue. Simon Howe (Illustrator) Simon Howe is an illustrator and author with a broad appetite for children's literature, animation, storytelling and design. He has worked with several notable Australian authors on books for children, and has designed and directed animation for advertising and television. His long-time collaboration with ARIA award-winning children's band, Teeny Tiny Stevies, has seen him produce more than a dozen animated music videos. His first authored picture book, Shoosh!, was published in 2020. Simon lives in regional Victoria with his family.