Hughes, Shirley 1927-

Overview

Works:	455 works in 2,026 publications in 5 languages and 76,714 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Fiction Poetry History Stories in rhyme War stories Pictorial works Adventure stories Biography Picture books
Roles:	Author, Illustrator, Editor, Contributor, Artist, Other
Classifications:	PR6058.U368, E

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Shirley Hughes

The telling line : essays on fifteen contemporary book illustrators by Douglas Martin( Book )
Shirley Hughes by Chris Powling( Book )
Dogger by Shirley Hughes( Book )
Making children's picture books( Visual )
Shirley Hughes by Shirley Hughes( Visual )

A life drawing by Shirley Hughes( Book )
Tell me about Shirley Hughes by Chris Powling( Book )
The singing strings by Dorothy Clewes( Book )
Shirley Hughes : (1927-)( )
Shirley Hughes Papers by Shirley Hughes( )
Shirley Hughes : (1927- )( )
Word and image by Shirley Hughes( Book )
Alfie and Annie Rose( Visual )
Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )

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Most widely held works by Shirley Hughes

Dogger by Shirley Hughes( Book )

57 editions published between 1977 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Alfie gets in first by Shirley Hughes( Book )

46 editions published between 1981 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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 gives a hand by Shirley Hughes( Book )

33 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Holding tightly to his old bit of blanket as he attends his first birthday party, Alfie finds a way to be helpful, but it means putting down his blanket first

Alfie's feet by Shirley Hughes( Book )

33 editions published between 1982 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,716 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Alfie is proud of being able to put his lovely new boots on by himself but wonders why they feel funny

An evening at Alfie's by Shirley Hughes( Book )

38 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and held by 1,639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A burst pipe causes chaos over the upstairs landing while Alfie's parents are out, but Alfie, his baby-sitter, and her parents finally find a solution

Out and about by Shirley Hughes( Book )

26 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 1,401 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rhyming text depicts the pleasures of the outdoors in all kinds of weather, through the four seasons

Don't want to go! by Shirley Hughes( Book )

5 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and French and held by 1,360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack

The big Alfie and Annie Rose storybook by Shirley Hughes( Book )

23 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents experiences of nursery school student Alfie and his younger sister Annie Rose

Rhymes for Annie Rose by Shirley Hughes( Book )

11 editions published between 1995 and 2006 in English and held by 1,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A collection of more than twenty poems about young Annie Rose and the daily activities of a child

Annie Rose is my little sister by Shirley Hughes( Book )

8 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A boy describes all the things that he and his younger sister do together

Alfie and the birthday surprise by Shirley Hughes( Book )

14 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and held by 1,223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The death of Bob's cat prompts his friends and family to give him a surprise birthday party and a very special present

The snow lady by Shirley Hughes( Book )

16 editions published between 1990 and 2003 in English and held by 1,205 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sam and Barney build a snow lady that resembles their elderly neighbor, mean Mrs. Dean

Angel Mae by Shirley Hughes( Book )

15 editions published between 1989 and 1999 in English and held by 1,193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Christmas season at Mae's house is enlivened by the arrival of a new baby and Mae's appearance in a Christmas play

Giving by Shirley Hughes( Book )

12 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A little girl and her baby brother experience the various aspects of giving, finding that it is nice whether you are giving a present, a smile, or a kiss

Hero on a bicycle by Shirley Hughes( Book )

16 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and held by 1,165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Florence, Italy, 1944: The city is under heavy Nazi occupation, but for thirteen-year-old Paolo, war is a long and boring wait. Too young to fight for the resistance, yet desperate for action and adventure, he sneaks out each night to ride his bicycle along the darkened city streets. For Paolo, the risk is thrilling. But when he is accosted by Partisans--covert members of the anti-Nazi movement--thrilling quickly becomes dangerous as Paolo and his family are thrust into a terrifying and impossible situation. Finally at the center of the action, Paolo must figure out once and for all whether he has what it takes to truly be a hero."--Jacket

The big Alfie out of doors storybook by Shirley Hughes( Book )

13 editions published between 1992 and 2002 in English and Welsh and held by 1,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Preschooler Alfie has pleasant outdoor adventures with various family members, including his sister Annie Rose, Grandma, and Dad

Moving Molly by Shirley Hughes( Book )

21 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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 neighbours

Wheels by Shirley Hughes( Book )

18 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in English and held by 1,057 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Carlos is jealous of his friend Billy's new bicycle and desperately wants a new one of his own for his upcoming birthday

Bouncing by Shirley Hughes( Book )

7 editions published between 1993 and 2004 in English and held by 972 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A little girl and her family enjoy many different kinds of bouncing

Ella's big chance : a Jazz-Age Cinderella by Shirley Hughes( Book )

4 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In this version of the Cinderella tale set in the 1920s, Ella has two men courting her--the handsome Duke of Arc and Buttons the delivery boy

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