Written by Dorothy Edwards, the series is told by an older girl, roughly 6-7-years-old, about her troublesome little sister. Lily and mum are worried when Bobbo the toy dog goes missing - but he soon turns up in a school playground. I was consistently drawn to her books as a young child; her illustrations are so warm, so inclusive, and her writing is full of understanding. She studied drawing and costume design at Liverpool School of Art and the Ruskin School of Drawing in Oxford. This beautiful set contains All Around Me: A First Book of Childhood, Time for Tea: A First Book of Cookery, Round and Round the Garden: A First Book of Nursery Rhymes and Trotter Street: Four Favourite Stories.

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Charmingly illustrated and and wonderfully written, the reassuringly warm stories of Alfie and his day-to-day activities make the ordinary extraordinary and will make a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any child aged 3 and above. With pigtails sticking in the air and muddy knees, Shirley Hughes's art has resonated with many parents and children over the years. Featuring all of the best-loved Alfie stories in an attractive carry bag, little ones can join Alfie as he attends a birthday party; splishes and splashes in his new yellow boots; makes friends; visits the fair and much, much more.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. Shirley Hughes has won the Other Award, the Eleanor Farjeon Award, and the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration twice, for Dogger in 1977 and for Ella's Big Chance in 2003. At Books2Door, we believe that reading is a fundamental skill that every child should have to help improve their vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills.

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And when Christmas Eve finally arrives, will Father Christmas come for Lucy and Tom, Alfie and Dave? Hughes was given two Honorary Degrees, one from the University of Liverpool in 2004, and the other from the University of Chester in 2012. The Alfie books are a great way to help children prepare for new experiences or help them process that it is okay to be nervous when trying something for the first time. The book is beautifully produced, with all the original illustrations and deserves pride of place in every child's library, and many adults will have fond memories of many of the stories and will delight in sharing them with their own children. Hughes wrote and illustrated the Alfie books, this book set is the perfect gift for any curious child.Although it is 30 years since Alfie was first brought to life in Shirley Hughes’ intricately illustrated stories, he has lost none of his appeal and still delights with his unique and charming child’s-eye view of the world which makes the ordinary seem extraordinary. I loved these stories as a child, and now have received a copy of this complete collection as a gift for my one year old son. Her books include the wordless picture book Up and Up, collection of rhymes and poems Out and About, and for the very young The Nursery Collection. On one special day, he and his best friend, Bernard, make birthday surprises for a very, very old lady.