A bumper collection of four stories and five short interludes starring Shirley Hughes' much-loved character, Alfie as he discovers the wonder of life in the great outdoors. Alfie loves being outside and in this gorgeous collection of stories and poems he plays in the garden, camps in the countryside, shares a picnic on the beach, splashes in the paddling pool and lots more! Full of snapshots of family life, this is a book to treasure.