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1 y separately published work icon Alfie the Kind Richard Harris , Simon Howe (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2024 27046376 2024 single work picture book children's

'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.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Alfie the Brave Richard Harris , Simon Howe , Simon Howe (illustrator), Melbourne : Penguin , 2022 23776060 2022 single work picture book children's

'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 who 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. His muscles stood out under his skin. 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?' (Publication summary)
1 Richard Harris Richard Harris , 2021 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Dear Mum 2021;
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