From car mechanic to internationally loved opera musical & recording star: the story of Alfie Boe... Alfie Boe is the first official bad boy of opera: a musical superstar celebrated not only in Britain but worldwide. This is the story of his life
- the ups & the downs from finding fame to losing his father
- & essentially of his love affair with music. Raised in Lancashire the youngest of nine children & with a father who played opera at home Alfies story is not typical of most musical stars. His dreams of singing were only ever going to be dreams until fate intervened in the form of a stranger: he was training as a car mechanic when a customer overheard him singing & told him about a London audition. Alfie tried out got the part & has never since looked back. This is the tale of how Alfie went from car mechanic to the UKs most popular & well-known opera star lauded by Baz Luhrman Cameron Mackintosh & Michael Parkinson as the best tenor weve produced in a generation. Now for the first time he has granted his millions of fans an intimate glimpse into the life of the man they adore.

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A car mechanic turned internationally acclaimed opera star Alfie Boe has taken Broadway by storm conquered the West End & has won the hearts of the nation. The first official bad boy of opera this is the story of his life
- the ups & the downs from finding fame to losing his father
- & of his love affair with music. A story not typical of most musical stars Alfies dreams of singing only became a reality when fate intervened in the form of a stranger: he was training as a car mechanic when a customer overheard him singing & told him about a London audition. Alfie tried out got the part & has never looked back. Celebrated worldwide & lauded by Baz Luhrman & Cameron Mackintosh as the best tenor weve produced in a generation for the first time he will grant his millions of fans an intimate glimpse into the life of the man they adore.

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Evie is overjoyed when she is given her very own puppy Alfie. Alfie adores Evie
- he loves to be cuddled sleeps on her bed & welcomes
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Alfies Nursery School is right next door to the Big School. Alfie wishes that he could be friends with the most popular big boy Ian Barger but Ian never takes any notice of the little kids. One morning Mum takes Alfie to a Plant Pot Sale. Alfie hasnt been there long when he spots Ian Barger screaming & yelling I want my mummy!. Ian grabs Alfies hand & holds onto him very tightly until his mum returns. Alfie realizes that big boys dont always act so big after all! ...

Birthday parties always make people happy & Alfies neighbour Mr Mac Nally really does need cheering up because their beloved cat Smoky has died. Alfie thinks a party might just help & theres an extra special surprise in store for Bob Mac Nally... Join Alfie as he tries to keep a secret in this celebration of pets old & new. ...

Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernards birthday party although he feels a bit nervous about going on his own. But Alfie has such a great time he finds he doesnt even need his special blanket
- & he makes a new friend too! Join Alfie as he overcomes his shyness & becomes the most helpful guest at the party.
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Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernards birthday party although he feels a bit nervous about going on his own. But Alfie has such a great time he finds he doesnt even need his special blanket
- & he makes a new friend too! Join Alfie as he overcomes his shyness & becomes the most helpful guest at the party.
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Alfie Small the intrepid explorer embarks on an amazing sea-faring adventure. He encounters a friendly sea dragon a fierce pirate captain who makes him walk the plank & a motley crew of mutinous pirates who make him captain of their ship. & he still gets home in time for tea. ...

Alfie Small pint-sized explorer embarks on another amazing adventure accompanied by his trusty dog Jed. This time Alfie travels by hot air balloon rides on the back of a massive pterodactyl fights a fearsome T. Rex & rescues a Stone Age boy from the clutches of the giant Ogres. & he still gets home in time for tea. ...

Any old weather is Alfie weather & as Alfie demonstrates theres always lots to do come rain or shine. Whether its exploring frozen puddles on a frosty winters day; wading through a cool stream on a hot summers afternoon or taking a pretend journey to the North Pole Alfies world is a great place to be. This stunning collection of stories & poems will delight all Alfie fans! ...