A Heartwarming Story: Read an Extract from Alfie the Kind by Richard Harris, Illustrated by Simon Howe

A Heartwarming Story: Read an Extract from Alfie the Kind by Richard Harris, Illustrated by Simon Howe

Alfie is not the bravest dog. He is scared of magpies, swimming in the sea, and things with noisy wheels . . . but there is something he’s good at!

Alfie loves his family and always looks for ways to make them happy. When he meets a small boy at the park who is feeling sad, Alfie realises that his true talent might be the one that comes naturally to him: his kindness.

Written by Richard Harris, a key member of the international cave-diving group that rescued the Wild Boar soccer team, and illustrated by artist and author Simon Howe, this book will delight children and parents. With a cute protagonist, a heartwarming story and an inspiring message, what’s not to love?

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The Power of Kindness: Read Our Review of Alfie the Kind by Richard Harris and Simon Howe

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Publisher details

Alfie the Kind
Authors
Richard Harris, Simon Howe
Publisher
Puffin Books
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
06 February, 2024
ISBN
9781761341328

Synopsis

A heartwarming story about Alfie, who may not be the bravest dog, but just might be the kindest, by Richard Harris 2019 Australian of the Year and key member of the international cave-diving team that rescued the Wild Boar soccer team.

A heartwarming picture book about kindness by Australian of the Year Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris. Harry was a member of the international cave-diving group that rescued the Wild Boar soccer team in Thailand.

Alfie is not the bravest dog, he is scared of magpies, swimming in the sea and things with noisy wheels like skateboards and wheelbarrows!But maybe there is something else he’s good at?

Alfie loves his family and is always looking for ways to help or make them happy, from wake-up licks to sharing his favourite toy. One day at the park when he comes across a small boy who is sad, Alfie discovers that his true talent might be the thing that comes most naturally to him, his kindness.

Simon Howe
About the author

Simon Howe

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.

Books by Simon Howe

Richard Harris
About the author

Richard Harris

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.

Books by Richard Harris

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