Bøker av Shirley Hughes

A dark and stormy night, a camping trip gone awry, and an old house which looks like it might be... haunted? Dixie and Percy need to stick together in this mysterious adventure full of scrapes, peril, and spooky goings-on.

Alfie and Bernard are very best friends and together they have lots of adventures. Join them as they go to the library, take part in scooter races and make a very special club with only two special members!A heart-warming tale of friendship by the award-winning Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.

A delightful introduction to numbers from Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and most-loved picture book creators.

Dixie, Percy and their new friend, Ariel, are off on an adventure in the clouds. These first chapter books have one chapter for each night of the week and are full of maps, extra activities, and everything needed to empower a new reader. "A witty and beautifully designed series for emerging readers" THE SUNDAY TIMES

How will Dixie and Percy cope with the whizzing world of bicycles? And with a new friend coming between them, could there be trouble in store for our two heroes? This title deals with these questions.

From the creator of Dogger, Shirley Hughes, this timeless book of seaside fun has every element of a wonderful day at the seaside. From paddling to picnics, from sandcastles to beach games - this is the perfect book for summer celebrations.

Meet Alfie's mum. She has reddish brown curly hair which often gets untidy, but Alfie likes it like that. She sometimes gets cross when she loses things or when there are too many toys lying all over the floor. Here are two stories about Alfie and his Mum, and their adventures together.

It's Christmas, and Lucy and Tom are getting ready!There are cards to make, a tree to decorate and presents to hide. And how can you get to sleep when Father Christmas may be coming?This classic picture book from the creator of Dogger is the perfect book for Christmas excitement.

Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious book about growing, playing and sharing. Seeds are planted; the carrots are going to be a gift for a special friend of Alfie's. But there are suprises in store... Shirley Hughes is the creator of the bestselling, best-loved, Dogger.

Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures! A special edition of previously published stories collected together in a celebration of grandmas and grandchildren from Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.

Dixie O'Day and his best friend Percy are off on holiday, and drive straight into adventure!Peaches Miaow, the fabulous pop star, has her pricelss diamond necklace stolen from the Hotel Splendide in the crime of the century.

Charlie gets into all sorts of sticky situations when his seaside summer holiday turns into a missing jewellery mystery - and detective Charlie finds himself in the middle of a muddle once again when a gang of bungling burglars threatens to spoil the Big Library Bonanza . . .

Lucy has her school things ready. She has a new grey skirt, a pair of brown shoes, a pencil case and a satchel. Tom wishes that he had a satchel too. Full of warmth and good humour, the happy simplicity of childhood is captured in this richly illustrated, classic picture book about two young children's first experience of school.

Featuring Olly and Katie and their friends - who also appeared in "Nursery Collection", this bumper book takes four simple verbs and shows the many lively situations they can evoke, encouraging you to join in the fun.

When Lily throws Bobbo onto the top of the school bus, she has no idea what an adventure he has in store. This drama-packed book is a race to reunite Lily and lost Bobbo, as well as learning all about school...

Alfie and his best friend Bernard have a day out full of surprises when they go to meet a very great person indeed. What's more there are secret dens to explore, snowy skies, birthday fun and a very unexpected visitor on a special night-time trip!Join our little hero and his friends and family in a celebration of all things Alfie...

Join Alfie and Annie Rose for Christmas! Alfie opens his advent calendar and makes cards and presents. He sings carols and decorates the tree. And he writes a special letter to Father Christmas... But what will Father Christmas bring on Christmas Day? It's going to be such an exciting day!

Mum is ill and Dad has to go to work, so Lily will have to go to Melanie's house for the day. Dad says she'll have lots of fun, but there's a problem: Lily doesn't want to go!Join Lily as she braves Melanie's house, and realises that doing new things needn't be scary after all...

Alfie's Nursery School is right next door to the Big School. Alfie wishes that he could be friends with the most popular big boy, Ian Barger, but Ian never takes any notice of the little kids. One morning, Mum takes Alfie to a Plant Pot Sale. Alfie realizes that big boys don't always act so big after all!

All is quiet at Alfie's house - Mum and Dad have gone out and Maureen's baby-sitting. Then . . . drip, drip, drip. The drip turns into a downpour and Maureen's parents have to come round to deal with the burst pipe, but only Alfie can work out what's worrying Annie Rose. . . .

When Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is desolate. But then Dogger turns up at the school summer fair, and everything seems all right - until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money!

Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernard's birthday party, although he feels a bit nervous about going on his own. But Alfie has such a great time, he finds he doesn't even need his special blanket - and he makes a new friend too!Join Alfie as he overcomes his shyness and becomes the most helpful guest at the party.

Splish, splash, splosh! Alfie has new yellow boots that are perfect for walking through puddles and stamping in mud. There's something not quite right about them, though - they're making Alfie's feet turn outwards... Join Alfie as he works out what's wrong with his boots in this wonderfully splashy adventure.

Birthday parties always make people happy and Alfie's neighbour, Mr MacNally, really does need cheering up because his beloved cat, Smoky, has died. Alfie thinks a party might just help, and there's an extra special surprise in store for Bob MacNally. . Join Alfie as he tries to keep a secret in this celebration of pets old and new.

Alfie's painting 'Motorbike Man' has been entered in the children's painting competition at the Harvest Fair. His friends have done paintings too, but when the winners are announced, not everyone is happy with their prize... Join Alfie on an exciting day at the fair as he comes up with a brilliant solution!

Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But if Annie Rose is ever sad or cross there is only one person who can make her feel better .

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.

As Lenny's father goes off to fight in the World War II, he gives his son a brass badge with a lion and a unicorn on it. Lenny keeps it with him when he has to be evacuated to a big house in the country. He misses his parents, and the other children there and at school are spiteful in teasing him. But, he finds a secret walled garden to escape.

The eerie old house gives Jim and Arthur the creeps - a really horrible witch must live there! But somehow they can't keep away, even when a mysterious white face appears at the window.

Molly wished that they had a real garden, big enough to play in. Then one day, her wish came true! Mum and Dad told the children that they had found a house with a garden for them all to live in! Right away everyone began to make plans.