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Shirley Hughes
From a beloved British storyteller comes a touching tale of unconditional love as a family puts itself back together in postwar London. Full color.
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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…
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A delightful introduction to numbers from Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and most-loved picture book creators.
When Lily throws Bobbo onto the top of the school bus, she has no idea what an adventure he has in store. This drama-packed book is a race to reunite…
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…
Down by the railway a white face looks out of a spooky old house, and Jim and Arthur hardly dare investigate.
A timeless story about friendship and understanding by the Kate Greenaway-winning author of Dogger.
Four lively stories about a group of children who live on the same street, by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes.
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.
A gripping and moving novel by one of the world’s best-loved writers for children.
A beautifully illustrated collection of first recipes and family stories by Kate Greenaway winning author, Shirley Hughes.
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…
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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…
As Lenny’s father goes off to fight in the World War II, he gives his son a brass badge with a lion and a unicorn on it. Lenny keeps it…
A collection of gentle rhymes dealing with the wonder and excitement of a small child’s world, from teatime treats to secret adventures. They all feature one of the author/illustrator’s established…
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…
How will Dixie and Percy cope with the whizzing world of bicycles? And with a new friend coming between them, could there be trouble in store for our two heroes…
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…
Birthday parties always make people happy and Alfie’s neighbour, Mr MacNally, really does need cheering up because their beloved cat, Smoky, has died. Alfie thinks a party might just help…
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…
Four new stories and four shorter poems introduce Alfie to the magic of the countryside, the excitement of the seaside, the mystery of night-time and the rhythm of the seasons…
A classic collection of festive poems, stories and activities by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes.
This beautiful Christmas anthology contains winter adventures, seasonal poems, festive recipes and easy-to-make craft activities…
A beautifully illustrated introduction to childhood concepts by beloved Kate Greenaway medal-winning illustrator.
In this classic collection by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes, Katy and her little brother Olly are…
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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…
Alfie and his best friend Bernard have a day out full of surprises when they go to meet a very great person indeed. What’s more there are secret dens to…
Mum is ill and Dad has to go to work, so Lily will have to go to Melanie’s house for the day. Dad says she’ll have lots of fun, but…
Splish, splash, splosh! Alfie has new yellow boots that are perfect for walking through puddles and stamping in mud. There’s something not quite right about them, though - they’re making…
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…
A heart-warming audio bundle of Dogger and Dogger’s Christmas by Shirley Hughes, bringing together one of our most beloved children’s audiobooks with a magical, festive follow-up story.
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…
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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…
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.
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…
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.
Dorothy Edwards
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…
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…
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…
A dark and stormy night, a camping trip gone awry, and an old house which looks like it might be… haunted? Dixie and Percy need to stick together in this…
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 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…
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…
