The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook by Shirley Hughes (Good, 1988, HC, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books)

Former library book: dust jacket and cover have some wear; pages have slight wear and appear to be unmarked. ISBN 0688076734

This gorgeous storybook is full of snapshots of family life, from breakfast to bedtime and from birthdays to walks in the park. All small children will be able to identify with Alfie and Annie Rose, two hugely appealing pre-schoolers who are constantly tackling new experiences and making new friends.