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Shirley Hughes
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, he finds…
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All is quiet at Alfie’s house - Mum and Dad have gone out and Maureen’s baby-sitting. Then … drip, drip, drip. The drip turns into a downpour and Maureen’s parents…
Alfie’s painting ‘Motorbike Man’ has been entered in the children’s painting competition at the Harvest Fair. His friends have done paintings too, but when the winners are announced, not everyone…
A beautiful first collection of poems by two-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Shirley Hughes.
Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious book about growing, playing and sharing. Seeds are planted; the carrots are going to be a gift…
Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures! A special edition of previously published stories collected together in a celebration of grandmas and grandchildren…
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…
Lucy has her school things ready. She has a new grey skirt, a pair of brown shoes, a pencil case and a satchel. Tom wishes that he had a satchel…
But when Dogger turns up on a stall at the garden fete, everything seems all right - until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! Voted the…
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A seasonal sequel to one of our most beloved children’s books, voted the public’s favourite Kate Greenaway medal-winner
There’s always the promise of a happy ending with Shirley Hughes Observer
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A classic and beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes, poems, stories, and learning by best-loved author-illustrator, Shirley Hughes.
A trip to the park on a windy day, counting ducks in…
Alfie has won the race to be first home but - oh no! - he’s slammed the front door and Mum and Annie Rose are on the other side. Will…
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 or…
Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But if Annie Rose is ever…
Alfie’s Nursery School is right next door to the Big School. Alfie wishes that he could be friends with the most popular big boy, Ian Barger, but Ian never takes…
A bumper collection of five new stories and four short interludes about Alfie and his baby sister Annie Rose. The author depicts family experience with which all small children can…
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…
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In her first novel, beloved picture book author Hughes presents a World War II adventure, set in 1944 Italy, proving that in extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things.
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In the hardship of war, everything is rationed - except true friendship. From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a compelling wartime adventure set during the Liverpool Blitz.
Digby O'Day and his best friend, Percy, are headed to the air show. Ariel, the new pet parrot of insufferable neighbor Lou Ella, sneaks out to tag along. But when…
When Digby O'Day and Percy vacation at a seaside resort, they get involved in a diamond heist and must track down the culprits in time to solve the mystery.
Dixie O'Day and his best friend Percy are off on holiday, and drive straight into adventure! Peaches Miaow, the fabulous pop star, has her pricelss diamond necklace stolen from the…
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Jenny Overton
On the first day of Christmas . . Annaple Kitson has no idea what the next twelve are set to bring. As her home fills up with extraordinary gifts-hens, swans…
Dorothy Edwards
My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much…
Hang on to the wheel for the first of three adventures from a dynamic mother-daughter pair: beloved author Shirley Hughes and talented illustrator Clara Vulliamy.
Digby O'Day and Percy are…
Here’s double trouble because my naughty little sister’s best friend, Bad Harry, is just as naughty as she is! They make secret friends with a mouse and feed it bacon…
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree…We all know this classic Christmas song, but what if someone really did…
My naughty little sister is always getting in trouble. This time she refuses to have her photo taken and shows off in front of Harry. Will she ever learn to…
An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes. A treasure trove of sibling naughtiness, this children’s…
My naughty little sister is always doing silly things. She’s curious about what’s in a chimney and sticks a feather duster up and then tries to hide all the soot…
Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister. Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good … when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding…
Dixie, Percy and their new friend, Ariel, are off on an adventure in the clouds. These first chapter books have one chapter for each night of the week and are…
Shirley Herring Hughes
This book is written for one purpose. That purpose is to tell people what to do to get out of their situations. Life is all about making decisions. This book…
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Shirley Reece-Hughes
Everett Spruce came to Texas in 1925 to study at the Dallas Art Institute. Over the next seven decades, he became one of the most important painters and teachers in…
As I awoke from a dream in the early morning hours, with tears streaming down my face, my heart was so burdened for others.
While inquiring to God what this…
Read by Roger Allam and Roy Mcmillan. Includes: Alfie Gets in First, Alfie’s Feet, An Evening at Alfie’s, Alfie Gives a Hand, Alfie and the Big Boys, Alfie Wins a…
J.M. Barrie,Retold By: May Bryon
A beautiful paperback edition of the classic text, illustrated in two colours by acclaimed illustrator Shirley Hughes. To tie in with Pan, the new film prequel to Peter Pan -…
Ethel Speer Updike
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
Evelyn Cheesman
Everyday Doing’s of Insects is a fantastic guide to all things insects, looking at a variety of subjects from why insects are certain colours, to how they fly, breathe, and…
Shirley Allen,Peter Gordon,Mary E. Whalley
This comprehensive guide covers thirty of the most influential theorists and their ideas on how children with special educational needs learn and develop. An invaluable guide for anyone studying special…
Andrew Eschelbacher
Catalog of an exhibition held at Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Maine, May 26-September 8, 2017; Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, Tennessee, October 14, 2017-January 7, 2018; and at…
Traces the theme of hunting and fishing in American art from the early nineteenth century to World War II. Describing a remarkable group of American paintings and sculpture, the contributors…