Review of Alfie's Attack

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I love it. The narrative is complemented by an informative section on asthma, including statistics, causes, and triggers. The book also features practical advice on asthma management, integrated into the storyline and in a dedicated section for parents.
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This book is eye-opening. I always feel bad when kids are faced with any form of illness. This is an excellent piece. Congratulations on being the book of the day.
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What a fantastic concept for a children’s book! A story that mixes excitement, lessons on kindness, and real information about asthma management is such a meaningful read. Alfie’s encounter with the shark sounds like a fun twist that kids will love. Thanks for this insightful review!
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Post by Fanisa Ndhabambi »

This is a great Read for children and parents to be aware of Asthma and how to handle it with a positive mindset. Alfie was saved. Get medical attention there's always help out there.
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Post by tarafarah7 »

Both informative and entertaining, today's BOTD is a children's book that follows Alfie, a fish with asthma. Young readers will not only learn some important life lessons, but also gain some tips on how manage asthma. Thanks so much for your awesome review; it was really helpful! :-)
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting children’s story about a fish that encounters a shark and learns to fight. It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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I have asthma, so the title intrigued me no end. But can fish have it! In any case, I laud the author for this creative work to raise asthma awareness. Kudos!
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Thank you for such a thorough review, Your insights are not only informative but also deeply appreciative of the author’s intent and craft. I agree that Alfie's Attack! does a wonderful job of blending an engaging story with educational elements about asthma, which is such a vital topic for children and their families.
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I love children’s books, they always have amazing characters. As someone who struggled with asthma in childhood this is a book I would have like to read back then. I am certain this will not only entertain a lot of children, but also teach them not to be afraid of having asthma
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This is great! Your review is insightful and well-written. Not me always wondering about the loopholes in children's books. Some kids are smart enough to catch them, right? It is not easy for adults to come up with an acceptable explanation. What a convincing plot! Anyways, thank you for the recommendation.
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Thank you for such a detailed review of the book. It’s wonderful to see how David Bohline uses an engaging story to teach kids and parents about asthma. I appreciate your focus on the educational aspects, like the asthma statistics, triggers, and management tips, as well as the kindness shown by Alfie in the story. It sounds like a beautifully illustrated, impactful book that’s both informative and enjoyable for young readers and caregivers alike.
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Nice review! Alfie's Attack sounds like a cute story that is also educational. The author came up with a great concept when he wrote this book.
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'Official Review: Alfie's Attack!: The Story of a Fish with Asthama' by David Bohline presents a systematic and accurate picture of the book's content. The children's book contains valuable life lessons. This is the story of a brave and talented fish, Alfie, who is asthmatic. The incidents surround the life of the character Alfie, his encounter with a Shark, and the following development, and the intervention of a health professional D 'Octopus. Also, the book provides a wealth of information about asthma and its management. It was great to learn that the illustrations in the book are appealing!
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A fish that is asthmatic is a very interesting and amusing concept so I’m looking forward to digging into this novel to find out how Alfie’s life will change upon meeting a shark that is hungry.
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This is the most out of the world, imaginative children's book I've seen. An asthmatic fish? I'm am so curious to know how this works. I will be looking forward to reading Alfie's Attack!
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