Things I Like - Hardcover

Hughes, Shirley

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0744581761 ISBN 13: 9780744581768

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, 2001

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The very best stories, rhymes and pictures of Shirley Hughes, gathered together in one beautiful gift book. There is no more popular author or illustrator for the very young than Shirley Hughes and this collection of first rhymes and stories shows her at her very best. Drawn from her much-loved books, The Nursery Collection, Out and About and Let's Join In, Things I Like depicts the activities of toddler Ollie and his older sister Katie throughout the seasons. Enjoy with them the pleasures of hiding and bouncing, playing and helping; of a walk in the park and sunshine at bedtime; of mud, sand, water and snow; of nature, noise and all the colours of the rainbow. A classic celebration of childhood and the things that all young children like, this is a book that will be loved and treasured for generations.

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About the Author:

Shirley Hughes has illustrated over two hundred children's books. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal for Dogger and also the prestigious Eleanor Farjcon Award for her services to children's literature. In 1999, she was awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List. For Walker, she has written and illustrated The Nursery Collection; Out and About (a book of seasonal verse); four Tales of Trotter Street (Angel Mae; The Big Concrete Lorry; The Snow Lady and Wheels); All Join In and the board books Being Together, Playing, Helping and Keeping Busy. She lives in London.

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"Shirley Hughes is one of the all time greats." Susan Hill, Today

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