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Shirley Hughes' Timeless Appeal

Shirley Hughes' Timeless Appeal

Shirley Hughes books and prints

Shirley Hughes is best known for her Alfie series, about the daily lives of a little boy called Alfie, his sister Annie Rose, and their family and community. Hughes' stories are warm and comforting and her illustration style is nostalgic and naturalistic. Children love her books because they can recognise their own daily lives in the stories, and adults love them for their sweetness and gentle humour. 

 

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