The Land of Spoons Alfie Wants To Go Outside

"The Land of Spoons: Alfie Wants To Go Outside" is the first in a new series of educational picture books. These stories are about a little boy named Alfie, who one day, looks into a spoon and notices that everything is upside down. In this book, Alfie discovers a really surprising new way to have lots of fun, and he wants to share his discovery with you!

The Land of Spoons series helps children develop language, communication, and creativity. It encourages critical thinking and has activities included for parents and children to enjoy together!

Writer Alford Harrison lives with his family in Los Angeles, California. With a degree in Psychology and certified to teach English as a second language, his passion for education comes from working as a teacher and lecturer alongside the top educators at Beijing Normal University, China. As an educator, Alford understands the importance of reading to children and how reading builds relationship bonds between parent and child, along with developing children's imagination, critical thinking, and communication skills. The inspiration for The Land of Spoons comes from a lifelong friendship between Sarah and Alford, and a shared aim to entertain while educating. Illustrator Sarah Mackay lives in St Albans, England, with her family. Her degree in English & Drama
led to a career in Theatre Programming, Venue Management, and Community Arts. Her art materials
are never far from her side when facilitating various creative projects. Sarah is also a professional
Lipspeaker, with a Level 3 qualification in British Sign Language, providing communication support
to deaf people. Sarah is delighted to have brought Alfie to life on his journey into The Land of Spoons.