New Releases by Shirley Hughes

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.

Colours, shapes and sizes, sounds, opposites, and numbers - these are the concepts introduced to young children in this series of nursery picture books, which feature a lively toddler and her equally engaging baby brother.

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

This charming collection of nine short stories, poems, and colorful pictures starring Alfie and his baby sister, Annie Rose, celebrate the drama of everyday life.

Rhyming text depicts the pleasures of the outdoors in all kinds of weather, through the four seasons, describing such childhood delights as mud, sand, the seasons, fire, wind, and private places.

Colours, shapes and sizes, sounds, opposites, and numbers - these are the concepts introduced to young children in this series of nursery picture books, which feature a lively toddler and her equally engaging baby brother.

Follows a young brother and sister as they wrap presents, hang paper chains, write letters to Santa, and wake up to many surprises on Christmas morning.

Arriving home after shopping with his mom and sister, Alfie rushes inside and slams the door. Bang! So now Alfie is stuck inside and his mom and Annie Rose are stuck outside without a key. Soon everyone in the street becomes involved in trying to rescue Alfie, but he has a plan of his own.

Rhyming text introduces the colors of familiar objects and special places.

Rhyming text describes the endless fun one can have with shoes, hats, and other articles of clothing.

A little girl discovers that all things have an opposite.

A little girl describes the many noises that can be heard inside and outside her house.

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.

Alfie is proud of being able to put his lovely new boots on by himself but wonders why they feel funny.

When a little girl manages to get her picture in the newspaper with her playmate''s favorite toy, jealousy threatens their friendship.

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.

A wintertime storybook perfect for group or family sharing from Kate Greenaway Medalist Shirley Hughes, ". . . the Rubens of children''s illustrators" (Washington Post). This stunning collection of stories and poems will sometimes make you laugh, sometimes bring tears to your eyes, and always touch your heart. Full-color illustrations.