
A Christmas Party, Alfie Atkins/Julkalas, Alfons Åberg
A Christmas Party, Alfie Atkins/Julkalas, Alfons Åberg
It’s almost time for Christmas dinner at Grandma’s. Today, Alfie and Tiny Tot are going to sit with the grown-ups at THE grown-up table. That’s exciting! Grandma asks Alfie to make sure that Tiny Tot is happy. Alfie can definitely do that, but do the GROWN-UPS know what to do to make Tiny Tot happy?
Published posthumously, A Christmas Party, Alfie Atkins joins the library of 26 classic picture books about Alfie by author Gunilla Bergström, with another 26 anthologies, activity books and editorial titles based off her work. The first book about Alfie was published in 1972, and the character has been translated into over 45 different languages and dialects.
Reviews

This may well become a true Christmas classic
It is a charming depiction of a large Christmas celebration at Grandma’s house, where Alfons and Småtting are allowed to sit at the real grown-ups’ table. The story captures, with great precision, the excitement children feel about adult gatherings. /…/ Alfons’ role as the empathetic older friend who immediately understands Småtting’s sadness and fear is heartwarming. /…/ Gunilla Bergström’s illustrations are, as always, full of humor and complement the text beautifully. /…/

Gunilla Bergström
Author Illustrator
Gunilla Bergström (1942 – 2021) was the beloved creator of Alfie Atkins, one of the most popular and timeless picture book characters in Swedish history. Alfie Atkins is no hero; in fact, some would even call him a bit of a coward. However, Alfie’s cowardice might be exactly why he has such a strong appeal…
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