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Alfie's 1 2 3 Alfie's 1 2 3 Shirley Hughes Alfie helps his little sister count things from one to ten. OL14951447W
All about Alfie All about Alfie Shirley Hughes A collection of four short stories previously published individually and including: "Alfie Gets in First," "Alfie's Feet," "Alfie Gives a Hand," and "An Evening at Alfie's." OL14951455W
Ella's big chance Ella's big chance Shirley Hughes 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. OL14951483W
George, the babysitter George, the babysitter Shirley Hughes Recounts the experiences of a young man who takes on the job of babysitter for three young children. OL14951486W
The Lion and the Unicorn The Lion and the Unicorn Shirley Hughes When Lenny Levi's father goes off to fight in the Second World War, his son has to learn to be brave: brave when bombs are dropped on his street in London, brave when he's evacuated to a big house in… OL14951501W
Wheels Wheels Shirley Hughes Carlos is jealous of his friend Billy's new bicycle and desperately wants a new one of his own for his upcoming birthday. OL14951552W
The Christmas Eve ghost The Christmas Eve ghost Shirley Hughes In 1930s Liverpool, England, Bronwen and Dylan live with their widowed mother, who works long hours doing other people's washing, and even though she sometimes must leave the children alone in the ho… OL14951557W
Angel Mae Angel Mae Shirley Hughes The Christmas season at Mae's house is enlivened by the arrival of a new baby and Mae's appearance in a Christmas play. OL15419720W
Don't want to go! Don't want to go! Shirley Hughes 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. OL15616035W
More stories for seven-year-olds and other young readers More stories for seven-year-olds and other young readers Stephen Corrin,Shirley Hughes,Sara Corrin A collection of 16 stories, including traditional tales from Ireland, Greece, Russia, Italy, and Canada and stories by Victorian and 20th-century authors. OL18825992W
Whistling in the dark Whistling in the dark Shirley Hughes Enduring the terror and shortages caused by the Blitz in 1940 Liverpool, thirteen-year-old Joan is unable to spend time with her friends in the face of intensifying bombing raids and makes a shatteri… OL19722959W
My First 123 My First 123 Shirley Hughes 1 volume (unpaged) : 26 cm OL20228147W
Dixie O'Day and the great diamond robbery Dixie O'Day and the great diamond robbery Shirley Hughes When pop star Peaches Miaow has her diamond necklace stolen from the Hotel Splendide, Dixie and Percy must track down the robbers and the jewellery. OL20877228W
Alfie's shop Alfie's shop Shirley Hughes Alfie learns a new game in this story - playing shop in his garden can be lots of fun! OL20941453W
Stories for eight-year-olds and other young readers Stories for eight-year-olds and other young readers Stephen Corrin,Shirley Hughes,Sara Corrin A collection of sixteen stories from around the world, including traditional fairy tales, classical myths, and modern short stories. OL22854769W
Stories for nine-year-olds and other young readers Stories for nine-year-olds and other young readers Stephen Corrin,Shirley Hughes,Sara Corrin Fifteen short stories for nine-year-olds. OL24193672W
Giving Giving Shirley Hughes A small girl and her toddler brother explore different ways and kinds of giving. Suggested level: junior. OL24267227W
Whistling in the dark Whistling in the dark Shirley Hughes Joan and her family live in Liverpool during the Blitz, doing their best for the war effort, and befriending a Polish refugee. One day they encountes a mysterious man and must decide whether to help … OL24308137W
Tales of Trotter Street Tales of Trotter Street Shirley Hughes A collection of stories each of which portrays a different family in a neighborhood in England. Suggested level: primary. OL24739264W
Noisy Noisy Shirley Hughes A little girl describes the many noises that can be heard inside and outside her house. OL26285432W
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