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.
Authored Books
Dogger
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Random House
When Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is desolate.
Alfie Outdoors
Author: Shirley Hughes
Illustrator: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Random House
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
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...
Hero on a Bicycle
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Walker Books
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
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!
Ruby in the Ruins
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Walker Books
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.
Alfie and Dad
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Bodley Head
This collection of three classic Alfie stories is a charming reminder of just how perfectly Shirley Hughes understands little ones.
All About Alfie
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Red Fox
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.
Don't want to go!
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Bodley Head
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.
Lucy and Tom At Christmas
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Red Fox
A classic and heart-warming story about the excitement of Christmas, with many evocative illustrations to talk about.