Shirley Hughes

"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...

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

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 neighbors.

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

A youngster is upset by the loss of his favorite stuffed dog.

Dad's decision to solve the Patterson family's overcrowding problem by building an extension on their house brings both excitement and an unexpected problem.

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

An alphabet book using Alfie and his sister Annie Rose to illustrate the letters from A to Z.

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

Rhyming text describes how familiar things come in different shapes and sizes.