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Alfie Bear is called upon to assist his mother with his new baby brother and sister. Feeling unsure and thinking he cannot do anything right, he faces the common misgivings that come with being the elder sibling. Through gentle encouragement and small acts of help, Alfie discovers that contributing to the family is a valuable role, even if it feels imperfect at first.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Catherine Walters
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