Alice and Anatole — Sam Childs

Alice has a lovely bedroom full of books and toys as well as a new pair of truly wonderful red shoes. But she is shy and lonely, and doesn't know how to make friends. Then one morning Anatole the anteater arrives, and life is never the same again! Anatole's mischievous antics attract attention, winning Alice some new friends. But when Anatole gets a bit too carried away, Alice is angry until disaster strikes and Anatole saves the day. Alice finally realizes how much she loves her loyal -- if unusual -- friend in this quirky, whimsical, and utterly delightful picture book.