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The Shirley Hughes Collection
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This collection is ideal for children of all ages, from early readers to older juniors, as well as adults who cherish Shirley Hughes' work and enjoy sharing classic stories with younger generations.
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See moreShirley Hughes is one of the best known and most popular creators of children's books, and her keen observation of family life have earned her a special place in the hearts of children and adults.
A celebration of one of children's books best loved authors and illustrators, Shirley Hughes.
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A celebration of one of children's books best loved authors and illustrators, Shirley Hughes.
Shirley Hughes is one of the best known and most popular creators of children's books, and her keen observation of family life has earned her a special place in the hearts of children and adults. This unique collection brings together some of her very best work and celebrates her amazing achievements over the years.
There's a wealth of treasure for children of all ages to enjoy, beginning with a selection of simple rhymes and stories and moving on to some of Shirley's classic picture books featuring such well-loved favourites as Dogger, Alfie, and Annie Rose. Enjoy stories from My Naughty Little Sister as well as a wealth of other characters.
There's also a selection of stories for older readers, including The Lion and the Unicorn and Enchantment in the Garden, which combine satisfyingly longer texts with marvellously expansive pictures.
Shirley Hughes' warmth and versatility shine from every page of this stunning collection, which will captivate readers of all ages and take pride of place on the family bookshelf.
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Praised as a superlative celebration of Shirley Hughesโ remarkable career, this collection captures her timeless portrayal of family and childhood. The book is divided into age-appropriate sections and features original illustrations, delighting both children and adults. Reviewers highlight its versatility and the joy it brings across generations, recommending it as a must-have for every child's library. (Parents In Touch)
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780370326825
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 October 2000
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bodley Head Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 272.0mm
Weight: 1586g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Shirley was born in West Kirby, near Liverpool, and studied fashion and dress design at Liverpool Art School, before continuing her studies at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art in Oxford. She then embarked on a career as a freelance illustrator in London, where she still lives today. She illustrated other writers' work, including Noel Streatfeild, Alison Uttley, Ian Seraillier, Margaret Mahy and notably Dorothy Edwards's My Naughty Little Sister series. Shirley began to write and draw her own picture books when her children were young. Her first book - Lucy and Tom's Day - was published in 1960, and she followed it with, among others, Dogger and the Alfie series. Shirley Hughes has won the Other Award, the Eleanor Farjeon Award, and the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration twice, for Dogger in 1977 and for Ella's Big Chance in 2003. In 2007 Dogger was voted the public's favourite Greenaway winner of all time. Shirley received an OBE in 1999 for services to Children's Literature, and a CBE in 2017. She is the first recipient of Booktrust's Lifetime Achievement Award.
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