New Releases by Shirley Hughes

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?

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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

K is for Katie and O is for her baby brother, Olly, as Shirley Hughes’s beloved pair introduce ABCs in everyday settings that little ones will recognize. From airplanes high in the sky to zzzzz for sleepy time, Katie and Olly’s daily pastimes offer plenty of ways to learn their letters. There’s L for the leaves you can wade through when they fall from the trees, P for the play-group where it’s fun to jump on big cushions, and V for the vacuum cleaner that vroom-vroom-vrooms when Dad cleans the carpet. Narrated in Katie’s voice and depicting the simple pleasures of a familiar world, My First ABC shows both upper- and lowercase letters and ends with an alphabet on the final spread illustrated with an alternate set of images.

Join Alfie and Dad as they spend time together in this wonderful collection of stories from the award-winning Shirley Hughes. Alfie''s dad is always there for Alfie and Annie Rose. He''s there to reassure Alfie during a restless night, he''s there to find Alfie''s favourite toy Flumbo when he gets left on the bus, and most of all, he loves spending time with his children, and they love spending time with him! The perfect story to celebrate that special relationship between children and their dads. Loved Alfie And Dad? Discover: Dogger Lucy and Tom at School Alfie Gives a Hand The Lion and the Unicorn

Lucy and Tom know a lot of words: they have Books read to them at Bedtime. They know that D is for Dog, like the dogs that live on their street, F is for Friends, and P is for Park and for Playing. Join Lucy and Tom on a journey through their life, in this satisfying alphabet tale from master storyteller, Shirley Hughes.

An evocative depiction of family life in postwar London by one of the world''s best-loved author-illustrators.

Legendary author Shirley Hughes draws on her young teenage memories for a compelling novel of friendship and mysteries set in Liverpool during the Blitz. Liverpool, 1940: Thirteen-year-old Joan''s home is under constant threat from the Nazi''s terrifying nightly air raids. Everyone is on edge, faced with strict food rationing, curfews, and blackouts. It’s not an easy time to be a teenager. Joan’s one solace is going to the movies with her best friend, the unflappable Doreen, but when the bombings intensify, even that becomes too dangerous. There’s also the matter of a strange man who Joan sees lurking near their home; Who is he, and why does he think Joan can help him? Even more unsettling, as the Blitz worsens, Joan and her friends make a discovery down by the old mill that will tear the whole community apart. In the hardship of war, everything seems to be rationed — except true friendship.

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

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+

When Digby O''Day and Percy head to the air show to see gliders, helicopters, and hot-air balloons, Ariel, the new pet parrot of neighbor Lou Ella, sneaks out to tag along which causes problems for the trio.

It''s Christmas, and Lucy and Tom are getting ready! There are cards to make, a tree to decorate and presents to hide. And how can you get to sleep when Father Christmas may be coming? This classic picture book from the creator of Dogger is the perfect story for Christmas excitemennt. "Shirley Hughes is a national treasure" - Phillip Pullman Some other books by Shirley Hughes: Dogger . Alfie Gets in First . Alfie''s Feet . Alfie and the Birthday Surprise . All About Alfie . Alfie''s Numbers . Alfie''s Alphabet

The internationally acclaimed Shirley Hughes offers a treasury of seasonal poems that evoke the day-to-day experiences of the very young. In this joyous collection of poems, Katie and her little brother, Olly, are ready for whatever each day offers—sunshine, wind, rain, mist, or snow. From the happy sights and sounds of the beach to the quiet beauty of leaves in a rain puddle, this exuberant volume captures to perfection the everyday wonder of being out and about.

Working in a big house owned by two refined ladies to support her mother and brothers, a young scullery maid in early-twentieth-century England borrows books and dreams of a better life before saving her employers from a kitchen fire.

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?

In her first novel, beloved author Shirley Hughes presents a World War II adventure proving that in extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things. Italy, 1944: Florence is occupied by Nazi forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, though — and neither have thirteen-year- old Paolo and his sister, Costanza. As their mother is pressured into harboring escaping POWs, Paolo and Costanza each find a part to play in opposing the German forces. Both are desperate to fight the occupation, but what can two siblings — with only a bicycle to help them — do against a whole army? Middle-grade fans of history and adventure will be riveted by the action and the vividly evoked tension of World War II.

Shirley Hughes is one of the best-loved and most innovative creators of books for young children. She has written and illustrated over fifty books, which have sold more than eleven million copies. Her characters Alfie and Dogger are loved by children and parents all over the world. Bye Bye Birdie is Shirley Hughes'' first graphic book for adults. A young man, in his best bow-tie and boater, meets a fashionably dressed - and rather bird-like - young lady. But when he takes her home she undergoes a transformation and our hero''s dreams of connubial bliss suddenly turn into the stuff of nightmares. Totally wordless, Bye Bye Birdie showcases Shirley Hughes'' brilliant drawing and her extraordinarily vivid imagination.

Alfie learns a new game in this story - playing Shop in his garden can be lots of fun!

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

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 resistant Lily discovers that new experiences don’t need to be scary in this engaging, deftly told story certain to resonate with young children. One morning, Lily’s mom wakes up with a sore throat and achy head and needs to stay in bed. But Lily’s dad needs to go to work. Who will look after Lily? When Dad arranges for her to spend the day at Melanie’s house, Lily is none too happy. "Don’t want to go!" she says. Even though Melanie has a friendly dog named Ringo and a funny baby named Sam, Lily is shy and wants to sit under the table with her toy Bobbo. But maybe a chance to make silly collages, or feed Sam lunch, or hold Ringo’s leash might make her feel braver—and maybe she’ll start having so much fun she won’t want to leave at the end of the day! With illustrations that keenly convey emotion through the subtlest gesture, Shirley Hughes mines a familiar situation for its most genuine moments and creates a truly reassuring story for young children.

Two children find goodwill and acceptance in unexpected places — even in the hardest of times — in a moving tale from a master picturebook creator. In 1930s Liverpool, where streetcars clang on iron tracks, young Bronwen and Dylan live with their widowed Mam. Every day, in the wee hours of morning, Mam leaves the two alone as she gathers other people’s laundry to boil in a big metal copper at home. At night, if she’s not too tired, Mam tells fanciful tales of dragons and ghosties, and on Sunday, she cautions the children about the O’Rileys next door, who go to a church that is not for their kind. But on Christmas Eve, when Mam must go out, Bronwen and Dylan hear a ghostly plonk! plonk! plonk! from the washroom that sends them running straight into the arms of Mrs. O’Riley. Not only do they find that the house next door harbors nothing to fear, but it may hold a blessing for Mam, too. With evocative drawings full of compelling detail, Shirley Hughes tells a timeless, genuine tale of community and human kindness.

Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 2008.

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.

In this version of the Cinderella tale set in the 1920s, Ella has two men courting her--the handsome Duke of Arc and Buttons the delivery boy.

An evil, monstrous presence waited for Carol Banning in the basement of her home. Its hate for Carol was irrational, but nevertheless dangerous. Carol''s admirer, Kenneth Keith, sensed the presence when he entered her house. After years of heartaches and loneliness, Carol has to suffer the haunting of her beloved home and is finally driven into the waiting arms of Ken, who has loved her for years. The reason for the ghost''s hatred and the final resolution through Carol''s bravery will be a surprise for all.

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