Stories by Firelight - Shirley Hughes

Lucy and Tom at the seaside - Shirley Hughes

Once again Shirley Hughes beautifully writes and illustrates a story concerning a day in the life to two small children, Lucy and Tom. The story begins on a hot day when Lucy and Tom and their parents decide to go to the seaside. There are lots of preparations to make and Lucy and Tom join in. After a train journey they arrive at the seaside, the first thing they do is run down to the sea and walk along the edge where the waves are breaking. Lucy and Tom play in the sea, they have a picnic and then as the tide comes in they make and decorate a sand castle. The children play in the rock pools and collect shells, stones and even a crab s claw. Lucy makes a face using ...

Lucy and Tom at the seaside - Shirley Hughes

Once again Shirley Hughes beautifully writes and illustrates a story concerning a day in the life to two small children, Lucy and Tom. The story begins on a hot day when Lucy and Tom and their parents decide to go to the seaside. There are lots of preparations to make and Lucy and Tom join in. After a train journey they arrive at the seaside, the first thing they do is run down to the sea and walk along the edge where the waves are breaking. Lucy and Tom play in the sea, they have a picnic and then as the tide comes in they make and decorate a sand castle. The children play in the rock pools and collect shells, stones and even a crab s claw. Lucy makes a face using ...

Alfie Gets In First - Shirley Hughes

The Alfie seies of books have always been a firm favourite in our household. My girls, now aged 8 & 9, have always adored Alfie and now love reading them to their 3 year old brother. Alfie gets in First tells the story that every child can relate to. The joy of running home and being the first in the door. The joy of beating Mum and little sister and being home first. Then we have the fear of being trapped on the wrong side of the door with Mum safely on the other. A little thing to an adult but so important to any child. This is brilliantly written showing how alfie is a bit scared but without going too far. The happiness when all is solved. The Alfie books all ...

Alfie Gets In First - Shirley Hughes

The Alfie seies of books have always been a firm favourite in our household. My girls, now aged 8 & 9, have always adored Alfie and now love reading them to their 3 year old brother. Alfie gets in First tells the story that every child can relate to. The joy of running home and being the first in the door. The joy of beating Mum and little sister and being home first. Then we have the fear of being trapped on the wrong side of the door with Mum safely on the other. A little thing to an adult but so important to any child. This is brilliantly written showing how alfie is a bit scared but without going too far. The happiness when all is solved. The Alfie books all ...

Alfie Gets In First - Shirley Hughes

Shirley Hughes is a talented children's author who seems able to enter into the world of children at the correct level. She is not patronising and has a good understanding of the fears and emotions the young child may face. The illustrations in this book are absolutely delightful and appeal to the young reader. ...

Alfie Gets In First - Shirley Hughes

Shirley Hughes is a talented children's author who seems able to enter into the world of children at the correct level. She is not patronising and has a good understanding of the fears and emotions the young child may face. The illustrations in this book are absolutely delightful and appeal to the young reader. ...