The Shirley Hughes Collection

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This collection is a gorgeous companion that will introduce nursery-aged children to a number of first concepts and experiences, including the alphabet, numbers and colours! Learn with your little one in this stunning collection of 10 kids picture books bundle! Although it is 30 years since Alfie was first brought to life in Shirley Hughes’ intricately illustrated stories, he has lost none of his appeal and still delights with his unique and charming child’s-eye view of the world which makes the ordinary seem extraordinary. My Naughty Little Sister's Friends2. When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good3. My Naughty Little Sister and Bad Harry4. More... She also collaborated with her daughter, Clara Vulliamy, on the Dixie O'Day series; which saw Shirley with an illustrator for the first time with Shirley writing the text and Clara creating the illustrations.

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Shirley Hughes has won the Other Award, the Eleanor Farjeon Award, and the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration twice, for Dogger in 1977 and for Ella's Big Chance in 2003. In 2007 Dogger was voted the public's favourite Greenaway winner of all time. She was Highly Commended for the Greenaway Medal for The Lion and the Unicorn in 1998. Shirley received an OBE in 1999 for services to Children's Literature, and a CBE in 2017. She was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was the first recipient of BookTrust's Lifetime Achievement Award.Dorothy Edwards' classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister. Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good ..... A beautifully illustrated introduction to childhood concepts by beloved Kate Greenaway medal-winning illustrator. In this classic collection by K... Alfie and Bernard are very best friends and together they have lots of adventures. Join them as they go to the library, take part in scooter races ...

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Shirley Hughes illustrated more than 200 children's books and is one of the best-loved writers for children, known for her beloved classics including the Alfie and Annie Rose stories, and Dogger.It's nearly Christmas, and it's time for everyone's favourite Shirley Hughes characters to get ready for the most magical time of the year. This gentle illustrated storybook is full of fun: with a short chapter for each day of the week, and lots of added extras, it makes perfect reading for newly-independent readers. An excellent book set featuring four books written and illustrated by Hughes is our Shirley Hughes Collection 4 Books Set. This beautiful set contains All Around Me: A First Book of Childhood, Time for Tea: A First Book of Cookery, Round and Round the Garden: A First Book of Nursery Rhymes and Trotter Street: Four Favourite Stories. These first book of stories have been a great way to introduce new experiences to children and try to help ease any anxieties they might have around trying something new.

Shirley Hughes Collection: 10 Kids Picture Books Bundle The Shirley Hughes Collection: 10 Kids Picture Books Bundle

Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But there ar... Lily's mum is in bed with flu and dad has to go to work, so Lily must spend the day at Melanie's house. She doesn't want to go, but she soon has fun playing with Ringo the dog. This affectionate portrait of family life is the story of a naughty three-year-old sister who is obstinate, inquisitive and full of mischief. An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with the beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes...Title in This Set:1. All Around Me: A First Book of Childhood2. Time for Tea: A First Book of Cookery3. Round and Round the Garden: A First Book of... She wrote two novels for older children, Hero on a Bicycle, about a 13-year-old Italian boy during the occupation of Florence, and Whistling in the Dark, set during the Liverpool Blitz. Her memoir, A Life Drawing, was published in 2002. Alfie is heading off to the seaside with his grandma, and makes a new friend on the beach! But unfortunately all's not fair in love and friendship,... I have had this book for as long as I can remember and it made my childhood. It is a BRILLIANT childrens book, up there with C.S. Lewis in my opinion. My naughty little sister is always getting in trouble. This time she refuses to have her photo taken and shows off in front of Harry. Will she ever...

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My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat's tail and eats all the trifle at Harry's party!...A timeless story about friendship and understanding by the Kate Greenaway-winning author of Dogger. In this heartwarming Christmas story, by cele... My particular favourite is the story of Dogger. It's a beautifully told story of a young boy who loses his beloved toy dog.