Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
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
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
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
Giving Giving Shirley Hughes 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. OL59187W
Lucy and Tom's ABC Lucy and Tom's ABC Shirley Hughes Lucy and Tom introduce the letters of the alphabet while taking the reader on a tour of the people and places in their everyday life. OL59196W
The snow lady The snow lady Shirley Hughes Sam and Barney build a snow lady that resembles their elderly neighbor, mean Mrs. Dean. OL59200W
Up and up Up and up Shirley Hughes A small girl wants to fly and succeeds after several attempts. OL59219W
Alfie gets in first Alfie gets in first Shirley Hughes 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. OL59228W