The Shirley Hughes Collection

by Shirley Hughes, et al., Shirley Hughes

Format:	Hardback 352 pages

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Shirley 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. 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 characters as Dogger, Alfie and Annie Rose. 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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Published
05/10/2000

Publisher
Bodley Head Children's Books

ISBN
9780370326825

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Hughes is a much loved and respected children's author, famous for the quality and appeal of her stories and the beauty of her illustrations. This collection caters for children of all ages and can be enjoyed and shared by the whole family. Leaping through the pages are stories, rhymes, poems and even cartoons. There are old and new characters, the ever-popular Alfie and Naughty Little Sister share space with newly published material. The 'Nursery Years' and 'Young Children' sections contain lots of captivating pictures that small children will identify with and the stories and rhymes are interactive which will hold their attention. The language is simple and lively but manages to convey effectively some useful messages about manners and kindness, without preaching. 'Mudlarks' is a joy while 'Lucy and Tom at the Seaside' is a touchingly nostalgic snapshot that is so perfect, most readers will feel it could have been written just for them. The author delights in reliving the fun and thrill of youthful adventures in action-packed tales. There are evocative and sensuous poems to conjure up the world as seen through the eyes of a young child. The stories for 'Older Children' and for 'All to enjoy' are more sophisticated but lose none of the charm and appeal of the earlier sections. A book to keep and treasure, to share with children and grandchildren. An absolute classic. (Kirkus UK)