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"Adorable...Whether snoozing curled up in their burrows or following their passions of broccoli, cheese and flowers, these aardvarks, and their happy ending, make for ear-to-ear smiles."The Guardian"A superbly comic though still subtle and understated gay love story...While some children might readAalfred and Aalbertsimply as a story of friendship, others will be delighted by the small, sweet smiles of the enormously endearing protagonists, finding and falling for each other at last."Times Literary Supplement"The simple, deadpan narrative shows flashes of laugh-out-loud moments...The steadfast resignation of the only-occasionally-lonely aardvarks and the bird's wordless but powerful expressiveness keep the story light, dry, and satisfying. A charming depiction of friendship and love."Kirkus Reviews"Sweet and silly...An effective, gentle reminder that love is love."Publishers Weekly

Morag Hood has a unique voice. Her idiosyncratic, wry humour permeates everything she does, creating books of style and irresistible charm. Morag Hood's other books includeColin and Lee, Carrot and Pea,The Steves, andSpaghetti Hunters. She is also the author ofSophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert,illustrated by Ella Okstad.

Aalfred and Aalbert tells the story of two aardvarks who are brought together in an unexpected way. The book is funny, charming, and heartwarming, making it a great gift for anyone looking for a sweet love story between two unlikely characters.