Books by Shirley Hughes

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.

This classic collection of beautifully illustrated nursery rhymes from Shirley¿s childhood, will inspire a new generation to discover their own favourite rhymes ¿ and sing them wherever they go. Parents and children can enjoy these rhymes all through the day: from walking to the park on a cold and frosty morning with ¿Here we go round the mulberry bush¿ or going to bed with ¿Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star¿. This collection is the perfect addition to any child's bookshelf.

Join Alfie and Dad as they spend time together in this wonderful collection of stories from the award-winning Shirley Hughes. 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!

A beautiful first collection of poems by two-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Shirley Hughes.

Alfie and his mum and baby sister, Annie Rose, arrive home after shopping. So now Alfie's stuck INSIDE and his mum and Annie Rose are stuck OUTSIDE without a key! Soon everyone in the street is trying to help rescue Alfie - but he's got a plan of his own .

Any old weather is Alfie weather and as Alfie demonstrates, there's always lots to do come rain or shine. 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. This stunning collection of stories and poems will delight all Alfie fans!

A lavish volume of heart-warming verse dedicated to one of Shirley Hughes's most endearing characters - Alfie's little sister, Annie Rose. From tea-time treats to secret adventures, Shirley Hughes has a perfect understanding of the things that encapture a small child.

Take a trip back to Trotter Street in this classic, beautifully illustrated collection of four favourite stories for first readers.This heart-warming collection of four beautifully-illustrated stories follows the activities and experiences of children and their families living in a multicultural urban street. Written and illustrated by one of the world¿s favourite picture book authors and touching on everyday themes in a child's world, these engaging tales are sure to become best-loved stories for first readers and their families alike.

A beautifully illustrated collection of first recipes and family stories by Kate-Greenaway winning author, Shirley Hughes.This classic collection of easy-to-follow recipes, inspired by everyday family adventures, is the perfect introduction to cookery for first readers. From making pancakes with Dad, baking apples after the Saturday shopping or even icing a birthday cake for Mum, this sumptuously illustrated recipe book gives a gentle insight into the joy of cooking together.

This book gives an in-depth look into friendship, its many categories and characteristics. Examining friendship in this way is transforming. It is a fascinating and complex topic to explore. We all need friendship in our lives. It is the vital key component of humanity and the best part of life.

This book is an adventure in Existentialism. It reaffirms the value of such literature as distilled humanity helping to explain the mysteries of the subject. It is a journey undertaken to unlock the answers to bring the subject to life in a intoxicating mix of literacy and philosophy in a way that is easy to understand. It is life-enhancing.

one little girl called Lucy fast asleep in bed, with one very special teddy tucked in beside her. Now there are two children, wide awake and ready for the day!A story with numbers, as Lucy and Tom go through their day, exploring their world, counting, sharing and learning as they go.

Lucy and Tom know a lot of words: they have Books read to them at Bedtime. Join Lucy and Tom on a journey through their life, in this satisfying alphabet tale from master storyteller, Shirley Hughes.

Meet Alfie and Annie Rose, Mum and Dad, Chessie the cat, the MacNallys down the road, and many many more, in this wonderful collection of 10 best-loved Alfie stories by Shirley Hughes. 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 Prize, All About Alfie, Alfie's Christmas, Alfie Outdoors and Alfie and the Birthday Surprise.

A gripping and moving novel by one of the world's best-loved writers for children.

Alfie and Bernard are very best friends and together they have lots of adventures. Join them as they go to the library, take part in scooter races and make a very special club with only two special members!A heart-warming tale of friendship by the award-winning Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.

A delightful introduction to numbers from Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and most-loved picture book creators.

From the creator of Dogger, Shirley Hughes, this timeless book of seaside fun has every element of a wonderful day at the seaside. From paddling to picnics, from sandcastles to beach games - this is the perfect book for summer celebrations.

Meet Alfie's mum. She has reddish brown curly hair which often gets untidy, but Alfie likes it like that. She sometimes gets cross when she loses things or when there are too many toys lying all over the floor. Here are two stories about Alfie and his Mum, and their adventures together.

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 book for Christmas excitement.

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 for a special friend of Alfie's. But there are suprises in store... Shirley Hughes is the creator of the bestselling, best-loved, Dogger.

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 from Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.

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 . . .

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 too. Full of warmth and good humour, the happy simplicity of childhood is captured in this richly illustrated, classic picture book about two young children's first experience of school.