Best Selling Books by Shirley Hughes

A collection of twenty-five stories and rhymes for the very young including works by Helen Oxenbury, Anthony Browne, and Rosemary Wells.

Introducing Dixie O’Day and also, of course, his friend Percy! This dashing duo are always getting into adventures – here they enter the All-Day Car Race little knowing what is ahead of them! Dixie and Percy run into all sorts of peril, as does their arch enemy, Lou Ella. But who will win, and will Lou Ella get her comeuppance?

Katie and her little brother Ollie use opportunities throughout the day to practice counting.

A tale of Trotter Street.

How nice it is to lend a helping hand to someone special.

PICTURE STORYBOOKS. In this beautiful gift edition of a classic Christmas story by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes, Christmas is coming and Mae Morgan''s mum is expecting a baby. At school. Mae is delighted to be given the part of the Angel Gabriel in the nativity play. But will the new baby steal her glory?. Ages 0+

A seasonal sequel to one of our most beloved children''s books, voted the public''s favourite Kate Greenaway medal-winner "Shirley Hughes is a national treasure" Philip Pullman Over 40 years after Dogger was published, comes this magical follow-up: Dogger''s Christmas. It''s that special time of year: Christmas. The time of carol-singing, tree-decorating, and of course lots of presents. But in the excitement of new toys, will Dave forget about his old friend, Dogger? The very special story of one boy and his beloved toy - who always manages to be found... Praise for Dogger: "This is Hughes'' most heartwarming picture book . . . Hughes has a kindly, inexhaustible eye - she misses nothing" Observer

You can chat with friends or the cat, in the park or the supermarket, face to face or on the telephone... With warmth and humour, Shirley Hughes portrays the many applications one simple word can have. A companion to Giving, Bouncing and Hiding.

My name is Dr. Shirley Hughes. I have always been a writer from childhood. When I became a Doctor of Philosophy my path was set. I choose topics of interest in order to discuss the philosophy within each topic. Writing is my passion and a way of life for me. This book examines the philosophy of art in order to answer the questions; What is Art? What is Art for? What does Art do?

Follow the adventures of a little girl who’s dream of flying comes true in this stunning story by Shirley Hughes. The illustrations are packed with detail and wordless pages encourage children to engage with the story in a different way. “Shirley Hughes is a national treasure” Philip Pullman

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, and Alfie - with a little help from Grandma and Bernard - has to discover what a true friend looks like. A summer adventure which speaks to our experiences making friends from national treasure, Shirley Hughes

A beautifully bound gift edition containing two lively stories about the irrepressible Charlie Moon and his family and friends. Stories included are Here Comes Charlie Moon and Charlie Moon and the Big Bonanza Bust Up. "From the Trade Paperback edition."

The Christmas season at Mae''s house is enlivened by the arrival of a new baby and Mae''s appearance in a Christmas play.

Carlos is jealous of his friend Billy''s new bicycle and desperately wants a new one of his own for his upcoming birthday.

Lucy and Tom share a Christmas at home.

Als Alfie nieuwe laarzen krijgt, voelen ze gek aan omdat hij ze in het begin verkeerd aantrekt. Prentenboek met kleurige illustraties over een herkenbare situatie voor kinderen vanaf ca. 3 jaar

The Melendy family moves to a house in the country where a secret room, a cupola, a stable and a brook provide Mona, Rush, Randy and Oliver with adventures far different from the city life to which they are accustomed.

Dad''s decision to solve the Patterson family''s overcrowding problem by building an extension on their house brings both excitement and an unexpected problem.

Als vader en moeder uit zijn, komt een buurmeisje op Alfie en zijn zusje passen. Dan ontstaat er een lekkage, waardoor alles nat wordt. Sfeervol prentenboek met expressieve tekeningen in warme kleuren. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

A boy describes all the things that he and his younger sister do together.

A collection of four stories about the experiences of some of the children and families living in a multicultural urban street. The four stories, originally published individually, are: Angel Mae; The Big Concrete Lorry; The Snow Lady; and Wheels.

Wanneer een kleine jongen zijn speelgoedhond Knuffel verliest, heeft zijn zusje een heel goed idee om hem terug te krijgen. Prentenboek met fantasievolle kleurenillustraties voor kleuters vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Billedbog. Valerie er en ensom overklassepige, som forelsker sig i en statue i parken. Hun døber den Cherubino, og en dag forvandles den til en levende dreng, der bliver plejebarn hos gartneren, men forsvinder derfra, fordi han længes efter havet