New Releases by Shirley Hughes

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.

Olly and his big sister have a good time together, whether dancing, walking in the park with their parents, or playing with friends.

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

A beautiful gift book filled with new stories and poems. Any old weather is Alfie weather and as Alfie demonstrates, there’s always lots to do come rain or shine. Whether it’s exploring frozen puddles on a frosty winter’s day; wading through a cool stream on a hot summer’s afternoon or taking a pretend journey to the North Pole, Alfie’s world is a great place to be!

"A unique treasury of classic Shirley Hughes poems and stories"--Jacket.

Lenny, a Jewish boy living in London during the Blitz in World War II, must adjust to many changes and find the true meaning of courage when he is evacuated to a large mansion in the English countryside.

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

This is the endearing story of how Dogger, the much loved toy dog, was lost and finally found again. Winner of the Kate Greenaway Award when it first appeared in 1977, this timeless picture book has lost none of its appeal and is still a tale to which all children and their parents can relate.

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

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.

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

Everyone has something to give, whether it''s a kiss or a present.

A collection of more than twenty poems about young Annie Rose and the daily activities of a child.

A collection of five stories that will win the hearts of toddlers and parents too!

Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernard''s birthday party, although he feels a bit nervous about going on his own. But Alfie has such a great time, that he finds he doesn''t even need his special blanket--and he makes a new friend too!