Celebrate dads everywhere with this wonderful collection of stories from the award-winning Shirley Hughes Join Alfie and his dad as they spend time together in this wonderful collection of stories from the award-winning Shirley Hughes. Alfie's dad is always there for Alfie and Annie Rose. He's there to reassure Alfie during a restless night; he's there to find Alfie's favorite toy Flumbo when he gets left on the bus; and most of all he loves spending time with his children and they love spending time with him.