Shirley Hughes
Shirley Hughes has illustrated more than 200 children's books and is one of the best-loved writers for children, with beloved classics including the Alfie and Annie Rose stories, and Dogger. She has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and has been awarded the OBE for her distinguished service to children's literature. In 2007, Dogger was voted the UK's favourite Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book of all time. Hero on a Bicycle is her debut novel.
Books
Alfie and Dad
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Bodley Head
Interest age: 3-7
Reading age: 5-7
This collection of three classic Alfie stories is a charming reminder of just how perfectly Shirley Hughes understands little ones.
Alfie Outdoors
Author: Shirley Hughes
Illustrator: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6
Shirley Hughes's iconic Alfie takes a trip into the garden and starts gardening and finding out more about the creepy crawlies.
Alfie Wins a Prize
Author: Shirley Hughes Illustrator: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Red Fox
Interest age: 3-7
Reading age: 5+
Alfie's painting at the Big School's Harvest Fair is judged worthy of one of the main prizes. But Alfie is more taken with the consolation prize...
All About Alfie
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Red Fox
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
In a brand new collection of stories and poems, Alfie has a spooky late-night adventure with an owl and introduces us to his secret den in the garden.
Angel on the Roof
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+
When Lewis finds an angel living on the roof of his house, they form a quick friendship. Soon, the people living under the angel feel the effect of its goodness in their lives. An atmospheric and timeless story, full of Shirley Hughes' trademark warmth.
Dogger
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 2-5
Dogger is Dave's special toy. So when Dogger gets lost at the funfair, Dave is desolate. Will they find each other again? Exploring concepts of love, loss and kindness, this classic tale will be cherished by the entire family and will particularly appeal to any child who has a favourite toy.
Don't want to go!
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Bodley Head
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 8+
Lily's mum is in bed with flu and dad has to go to work, so Lily must spend the day at Melanie's house. She doesn't want to go, but she soon has fun playing with Ringo the dog.
Dw i Ddim Eisiau Mynd
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Dref Wen
Mae Mam yn sâl a rhaid i Dad fynd i'r gwaith, felly rhaid i Lili fynd i dŷ Melanie am y dydd. Mae Dad yn dweud bod Lili'n siŵr o gael hwyl, ond mae problem - dydy Lili ddim eisiau mynd!
Hero on a Bicycle
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 11+
The first novel from much-loved author and illustrator Shirley Hughes is a thrilling and moving story about a boy and his bicycle, set against a dramatic background of war-torn Italy
My Naughty Little Sister
Author: Dorothy Edwards
Illustrator: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Egmont
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+
This affectionate portrait of family life is the story of a naughty three-year-old sister who is obstinate, inquisitive and full of mischief.
Ruby in the Ruins
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 5-8
Reading age: 6+
Shirley Hughes’ touching tale of the aftermath of World War Two is told simply and with sensitivity to the feelings of a little girl whose whole life so far has been lived against the violence. A perfect picture book to use with younger ones when talking about the war.
The Thirteen Days of Christmas
Author: Jenny Overton Illustrator: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 8+
Since their mother died, Annaple has frustrated her younger siblings with her over-zealous housekeeping, and terrible cooking. Overton creates a delightful tale of a close-knit family.