Alfie is absolutely thrilled to be invited to his best friend Bernard's birthday party, but he feels a little nervous about going all by himself for the first time. To help him feel brave, Alfie decides to bring his special comfort blanket along. When he arrives at the party, things are very loud and busy, and Bernard is acting a bit tricky and uncooperative. Soon, Alfie realizes that holding tightly onto his blanket makes it incredibly hard to join in the fun party games and eat the delicious snacks. When another young guest gets upset and needs some comforting, Alfie finally finds the courage to put his blanket down and become the most helpful friend there. This sweet story perfectly captures the challenges and triumphs of gaining independence.