Shirley Hughes
Can you imagine growing up without television, dvds, or a computer? When Shirley Hughes was a child in England in the 1930’s, they had only a radio. She and her sisters played, put on dramas, drew pictures, and read books--a good start for becoming an artist and a writer!
She went to art school and began writing and illustrating picture books for her own three children when they were small. Now she has written and illustrated more than 50 picture books. One of her most popular characters is Alfie. Alfie has important triumphs like getting new boots and going to a first birthday party without Mom. Shirley Hughes’ stories are warm, realistic, and show empathy for real childhood experiences. Click here for more info on Shirley Hughes.
Below are some of our favorite books by Shirley Hughes. Visit our catalog for more!
Alfie Gives a Hand
by Shirley Hughes
Ages 3 - 6
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Alfie rises to the challenge of going to a friend’s birthday party without his mother, where he helps a shy girl.
Annie Rose is My Little Sister
by Shirley Hughes
Ages 3 - 6
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A little boy tells about his younger sister—what they play together, how they sometimes bother each other, and how they will always be brother and sister.
Giving
by Shirley Hughes
Ages baby to preschool
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There are so many things you can give! You can give a slice of apple, a painting you made yourself, a hug or a smile.
The Snow Lady
by Shirley Hughes
Ages 4 - 8
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Samantha has lots of friends to play with in the city neighborhood where she lives. But her next-door neighbor, Mrs Dean, is strict and some children call her "Mrs. Mean".
