Most Popular Books by Shirley Hughes

A little boy is upset by the loss of his favorite stuffed dog.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charlie Moon''s Auntie Jean runs a joke shop at the seaside. Charlie loves to go and stay there and try out the comic hats, masks, rubber spiders, fake flowers that squirt water, and cushions that squeak when you sit on them...even when his clever cousin Ariadne is staying, too.

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.

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.

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

Charlie gets into all sorts of sticky situations when his seaside summer holiday turns into a missing jewellery mystery - and detective Charlie finds himself in the middle of a muddle once again when a gang of bungling burglars threatens to spoil the Big Library Bonanza . . .

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

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!

A series for young children on doing'' words.

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.

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

Sam and Barney build a snow lady that resembles their elderly neighbor, mean Mrs. Dean.

A little girl discovers that all things have an opposite.

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.

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

The death of Bob''s cat prompts his friends and family to give him a surprise birthday party and a very special present.

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Like every young child, Katie has plenty of things to count, like a friend''s four kittens, six guests at a tea party, or ten people on a crowded bus--and her baby brother, Olly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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+

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

Alfie and his family go to the Harvest Fair, and Alfie enters a picture in the painting competition.

There is something really special about Christmas, as Lucy and Tom discover in this book. By the author of Lucy & Tom 1.2.3., Copycard, Are you There, Bear?, Father Christmas and Meg and Mog.

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

Alfie and Annie Rose are two of the best-loved characters in children''s picture books. A generation of children have grown up with affectionate memories of the day that Alfie accidentally locks Mum and Annie Rose out of the house; Alfie''s problem with his shiny new wellington boots; babysitting bother at the Alfie household and the day Alfie goes to a very special birthday party. Shirley Hughes perfectly captures the important events in a young child''s life and it is this subtle understanding and gentle humour that make these stories so very special and timeless.

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.

Five adventures of Chips and Jessie, best friends, and their families, friends, and pets. Some in cartoon format.

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

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