Shirley Hughes

In her first novel, beloved picture book author Hughes presents a World War II adventure, set in 1944 Italy, proving that in extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things.

Hero on a Bicycle

A youngster is upset by the loss of his favorite stuffed dog.

Dogger

Alfie accidentally locks his mother and baby sister Annie Rose outside and can't reach the latch to let them in. Soon the whole neighborhood is involved in getting the door open.

Alfie Gets in First

Dorothy Edwards

More misadventures of the narrator's rambunctious little sister with her family and friends.

My Naughty Little Sister

Louisa May Alcott

Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England.

Little Women

A little boy is upset by the loss of his favorite stuffed dog.

Sam loves playing in Trotter Street with her dog Mick and her friend Barney, despite Mrs Dean's complaining. Mrs Mean, Barney calls her - and that's what he writes by the snow lady that they build in front of her house on Christmas Eve. But what if Mrs Dean isn't as cold-hearted as she seems?

The Snow Lady

Legendary author Hughes draws on her young teenage memories for a compelling novel of friendship and mysteries set in Liverpool, England, during the Blitz of 1940. 5 1/8 x 7 5/8.

Whistling in the Dark

Presents a collection of seven stories surrounding the naughty little sister who, at times, can be good, especially when she helps Grannie make Christmas puddings and helps Mrs. Cocoa Jones find her prized china baby angel.

When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good

It is 1944 and Florence is occupied by Nazi German forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, though - and neither have Paolo and his sister, Constanza. Both are desperate to fight the occupation, but what can two siblings do against a whole army with only a bicycle to help them?

"A unique treasury of classic Shirley Hughes poems and stories"--Jacket.

The Shirley Hughes Collection

Ruth Ainsworth

In an unusual collection of short stories, young readers encounter the ghosts of people from long ago and learn the secrets of their long-forgotten adventures

The Phantom Carousel, and Other Ghostly Tales

Sally, a little girl who likes making houses behind curtains, under tables, and in boxes, finds a nook in the garden where she can make a secret house and invite her friend Rose to tea.

Sally's Secret

Molly is lonely after her family's move from the city to the country but she adjusts with the help of her new next-door neighbors.

Moving Molly

Four lively stories about a group of children who live on the same street, by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes.For the children of Trotter Street life is full of adventures! From racing brand new bikes, getting ready for Christmas or marvelling at the arrival of a big concrete lorry, these four stories are a wonderful introduction to family life and are perfect for first readers.

Stories on My Street

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. This classic story from twice Kate Greenaway medal-winning author and illustrator Shirley Hughes includes an enchanting read-along CD. More Alfie stories: Alfie Gets In First * Alfie Gives a Hand * An Evening at Alfie's * Alfie and the Birthday Surprise * Alfie Wins a Prize * Alfie and the Big Boys Story Book and CD An Alfie Classic read by Roger Allam

Alfie's Feet

Gordon* Fairclough

Here Comes Charlie Moon, by Shirley Hughes (2 Cass. + Book).

Gordon Fairclough

Charlie Moon and the Big Bonanza Bust-Up

Hughes, Ted

A beautifully bound gift edition containing two lively stories about the irrepressible Charlie Moon and his family and friends. Stories included are Here Comes Charlie Moon and Charlie Moon and the Big Bonanza Bust Up. "From the Trade Paperback edition."

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