{"title":"Shirley Hughes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nursery-collection-shirley-hughes-10-books-set-ages-0-5-paperback","title":"The Nursery Collection by Shirley Hughes 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 0-5 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNoisy\u003cbr\u003e\nABC\u003cbr\u003e\n123\u003cbr\u003e\nColours\u003cbr\u003e\nOpposites\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Shapes and Sizes\u003cbr\u003e\nAutumn\u003cbr\u003e\nWinter\u003cbr\u003e\nSummer\u003cbr\u003e\nSpring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 0-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Nursery Collection by Shirley Hughes brings together ten gentle, beautifully illustrated paperback books for the very youngest readers. Following toddlers Katie and her little brother Olly, this set introduces the alphabet, numbers, colours, opposites, shapes and the seasons. Warm, homely illustrations and simple, rhythmic text make these ideal first books for babies and toddlers to share with a parent or carer, encouraging early language and a lifelong love of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShirley Hughes' Nursery Collection is a much-loved introduction to early learning, built around the small, relatable world of toddlers Katie and Olly. In Noisy, everyday sounds from clashing pan lids to purring cats bring the home to life, while ABC and 123 gently introduce letters and numbers through familiar objects and scenes. Colours and Opposites use bright, homely illustrations to teach first concepts, and All Shapes and Sizes explores the shapes found in a busy household. The four seasonal titles - Autumn, Winter, Summer and Spring - follow the family through the changing year, from puddle-jumping and snowmen to picnics and paddling pools. Written and illustrated by Shirley Hughes in her signature warm, detailed style, each book captures the small joys of family life that young children instantly recognise. Sized and paced for the shortest attention spans, they work equally well as read-aloud stories or sturdy first books for little hands to explore independently. Together, the ten titles form a comprehensive early-learning library covering language, numeracy, colour, opposites, shapes and the seasons - an ideal foundation set for nurseries, playgroups and home bookshelves, and a lovely gift returned to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete first-concept books in one gift-ready paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the alphabet, numbers, colours, opposites, shapes and seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, homely illustrations from a beloved British author-illustrator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for shared reading with babies and toddlers aged 0-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for a new baby, christening or first birthday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages early language, recognition and a love of books from the start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShirley Hughes (1927-2022) was one of Britain's best-loved children's authors and illustrators, celebrated for classics including Dogger, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, and the much-adored Alfie series. Over a career spanning six decades, she wrote and illustrated over 200 books, capturing the everyday world of small children with warmth, humour and gentle honesty. Her instantly recognisable style and understanding of toddler life made these nursery books, featuring Katie and Olly, enduring favourites in homes and libraries across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Nursery Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA treasured, all-in-one introduction to early learning from a true British children's book legend. Gentle stories, familiar faces and everyday moments make first concepts feel like storytime, not schoolwork - a wonderful gift set for babies and toddlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown, as this is the current UK edition available for dispatch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirley Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807773069549,"sku":"MAN-RVS-U0208-140637282X","price":17.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/shirley-hughes-nursery-collection-10-books-paperback-ages-0-5.jpg?v=1784308649"},{"product_id":"alfie-series-shirley-hughes-10-books-collection-set-ages-3-7-paperback","title":"The Alfie Series by Shirley Hughes - 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfie Gets in First\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfie's Feet\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfie Gives a Hand\u003cbr\u003e\nAn Evening at Alfie's\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfie Wins a Prize\u003cbr\u003e\nAll About Alfie\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfie Outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfie and His Very Best Friend\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfie at Nursery School\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfie on Holiday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781529137354\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Red Fox\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 3-7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBring home a full decade of gentle adventures with this ten-book Alfie collection by Shirley Hughes, one of Britain's most cherished children's authors. Written and illustrated for children aged 3 to 7, these paperback stories follow Alfie through nursery school, holidays, birthday parties and quiet moments at home. Each book is short enough for a single sitting yet rich enough to reward rereading, making the set an ideal introduction to independent reading and a warm addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these ten stories, Alfie experiences the everyday triumphs and small worries that shape early childhood. He races his sister Annie Rose, learns to share his favourite blanket at a birthday party, discovers the delight of puddles in new boots, and helps out when a neighbour is in need. Nursery school mornings, family outings, seaside holidays and quiet evenings all provide the backdrop for Hughes's blend of humour and tenderness. Her illustrations, in soft pen-and-watercolour, capture the texture of ordinary domestic life - cluttered kitchens, muddy shoes, and the reassuring presence of family - giving young readers a mirror for their own experiences. The narrative never talks down to its audience; instead it treats a toddler's worries about a lost toy or a first day at nursery with real seriousness, which is part of why these stories have remained beloved for decades. Simple, rhythmic sentences and recurring characters build reading confidence, while themes of friendship and patience give parents plenty to talk about at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 10-book paperback collection featuring the full-length Alfie stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator Shirley Hughes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle, true-to-life stories that build empathy, patience and confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect length for bedtime reading or early independent reading practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully illustrated throughout in Hughes's signature watercolour style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lasting gift for birthdays, Christmas or new starts at nursery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWinifred Shirley Hughes CBE (1927-2022) was an English author and illustrator whose books sold more than 11.5 million copies and who illustrated over two hundred titles. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice, in 1977 and 2003, and her picture book Dogger was voted the public's favourite winner of the award's first fifty years. Hughes received the inaugural BookTrust lifetime achievement award in 2015 and the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature, and was a patron of the Association of Illustrators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Alfie collection captures childhood in small, honest moments. 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