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.
The Christmas Eve Ghost
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Walker Books
In 1930s Liverpool, young Bronwen and Dylan find kindness from an unexpected source when they are frightened by what they think is a ghost on Christmas Eve.
Lucy and Tom at the Seaside
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Random House
Follow a happy family day out by the seaside as Tom and Lucy enjoy making sandcastles, looking in rock pools and going on a donkey ride
Bobbo Goes to School
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: The Bodley Head Ltd
Lily and mum are worried when Bobbo the toy dog goes missing - but he soon turns up in a school playground.
Dixie O'Day and the Great Diamond Robbery
Author: Shirley Hughes
Illustrator: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: Random House Children's Publishers
This gentle illustrated storybook is full of fun: with a short chapter for each day of the week, and lots of added extras, it makes perfect reading for newly-independent readers.