Shirley Hughes

Take a trip back to Trotter Street in this classic, beautifully illustrated collection of four favourite stories for young readers. This heart-warming collection of four beautifully-illustrated stories follows the activities and experiences of children and their families living in a multicultural urban street. Written and illustrated by one of the world’s best-loved picture book authors and touching on everyday themes in a child's world, these engaging tales are sure to become favourite stories for first readers and their families alike.

A classic and beautifully illustrated story about friendship by best-loved author–illustrator, Shirley Hughes.Set in Italy in the 1920s, Enchantment in the Garden is the story of a lonely young girl called Valerie, who discovers a beautiful marble statue of a boy riding a dolphin. One magical day, the boy comes to life and the eternal friendship between Valerie and Cherubino, the son of a sea-god, begins. Originally published in 1996, this is a timeless tale of friendship set against a backdrop of summer sunsets, renaissance gardens and dramatic seascapes. It has a strong environmental message and a richness of quality that could only come from the hands of world class author–illustrator Shirley Hughes.

A delightful introduction to first colours from Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and most-loved picture book creators.Learning your colours is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first look at colours. From the beautiful blue sky, bright red berries or green peas and green leaves, there are so many colours to learn about. Share and explore every wonderful experience in their simple yet enchanting preschool world.

A delightful board book about first opposites for very young children from Shirley Hughes, one of the most-loved author–illustrators of children''s books.Learning about opposites is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first concepts book. Being wide awake or fast asleep, whispering quietly or shouting loudly, the sun in the morning and the moon at night, there are so many opposites to learn about. Share and explore every wonderful experience in their simple yet enchanting world and help little readers learn about first opposites.

A delightful board book about numbers and counting for very young children from Shirley Hughes, one of the most-loved author–illustrators of children''s books.Learning how to count is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first numbers book. At home, at the beach or even at playgroup – there''s always a chance to learn about counting. Share and explore every wonderful experience in their simple yet enchanting world and help little readers learn how to count from 1 to 10.

This classic collection of beautifully illustrated nursery rhymes from Shirley's childhood, will inspire a new generation to discover their own favourite rhymes - and sing them wherever they go. Parents and children can enjoy these rhymes all through the day: from walking to the park on a cold and frosty morning with "Here we go round the mulberry bush" or going to bed with "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". This collection is the perfect addition to any child's bookshelf.