Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and loved figures in children's literature, has selected an assortment of her own favourite poems and stories about all kinds of mothers and children, for this special collection. There's a wonderful mixture of treasures old and new for you to enjoy: traditional rhymes, lullabies and characters from the past, like Milly-Molly-Mandy, sit happily alongside contemporary comic verse by top children's poets, like Michael Rosen and Colin McNaughton. With its diverse range of renowned authors -- A. A. Milne, Roald Dahl, Eleanor Farjeon, Philippa Pearce, Anne Fine, Allan Ahlberg and Shirley Hughes herself -- this treasury brings you some of the very best writing there is for children.

Mother and Child Anthology

Hughes. Shirley

Harpercollins

Dogger

Children's Books

Animals

Armada

Up and Up (Picture Lions)

Literature & Fiction

Picture Lions

Alfie's Feet (Picture Lions)

Alfie Gives a Hand (Picture Lions)

HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited

A burst pipe causes chaos over the upstairs landing while Alfie's parents are out, but Alfie, his baby-sitter, and her parents finally find a solution.

An Evening At Alfies

Another Helping of Chips

Four humorous episdoes in the conitinuing adventures of Chips and his friend Jessie, who must deal with spring cleaning, an obnoxious visiting relative, a rambunctious kitten, and the excitement of Christmas. Two episodes are presented in comic strip format and two as a combination of text and comics.

HarperCollins, Publishers

"Getting locked in when Mum and Annie Rose are locked out; trouble with a new pair of shiny Wellington boots; babysitting bother and a very special birthday party - Shirley Hughes perfectly captures the important events in a young child's life. And it is this understanding, detail and gentle humor that make these stories so very special and timeless." Contains the following 4 stories: Alfie Gets in First; Alfie's Feet; Alfie Gives a Hand; and An Evening at Alfie's. Illustrated throughout with Hughes' excellent, color illustrations - many of which are full-page.

The Alfie Treasury

Ted Smart

The magic of winter is captured perfectly in this collection of prose, lyrical poetry, and dramatic pictures. The festive spirit of the winter season is captured in stories dealing with cold weather, winter nights, and Christmas.

Stories by Firelight (Red Fox Picture Books)

Red Fox

Mr. McNally, Alfie and Annie Rose's neighbor, is very sad. His old cat Smokey has died. As it is nearly his birthday, his family decides to hold a surprise party and buy a particularly special present to cheer him up. It is left to Alfie to look after the present until the big day. The loss of a family pet is skillfully handled within the secure world of Alfie and Annie Rose.

Alfie and the Birthday Surprise

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