I couldn't have this series without featuring the Alfie books at some point.
Alfie Gives a Hand - Shirley Hughes.
I think for most people from my generation these books are ingrained in their childhood. I feel so nostalgic reading them! The colours, fashion and day to day activities in these books just feels so eighties, but for once in a good way! I adore the way Shirley Hughes writes and draws, there is just something so comforting reading her books. I read Alfie Gives a Hand to Wilf for the first time last and he sat and listened without interruption throughout it all, magic.
Last week I loved this book over on Wild and Grizzly
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Dear Fritha
Shirely Hughes is, and has always been, my favourite writer and illustrator. I own this book and have read it to children HUNDREDS of times, I now know the words off by heart.
There is a video on youtube where Shirely Hughes talks about writing the book and how she laid out the illustrations. This isn't it but it's lovely: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A41AsU1LpFc
Oh my gosh! What a complete flashback! This used to be one of mine & my sister's favourite books. I'm going to have to ask my Mum if she still has our copy, just so I can remind myself of the story and illustrations.
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im sure I remember these from when I was little! :D
It's not part of my childhood, but with two kids I know this series well. We've just bought another Shirley Hughes book the other day, Bobbo Goes to School, which my little man loves.
I missed this book, I think I'm a little too old for it, but I remember seeing it as a child. Shirley Hughes has such wonderful illustrations in her books, so old-fashioned and fabulous.
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Looks like a fab book! Loving the illustrations too.
Yes, they remind me of my childhood too. Fabulous!
Since my childhood I've absolutely loved Shirley Hughes work and collect all her books. I find that children still really enjoy the stories because the experiences are so real to them. I love how the illustrations are so calm and reassuring - like a warm, friendly hug. There's a new Alfie book coming out in October - Alfie's Christmas. It should be another good one! x
I love Shirley Hughes books. Her daughter Clara Vulliamy is also an illustrator/author, I have got to know her on Twitter and saw her talk about Dogger at Edinburgh Book Festival recently, it was a really lovely event.
These are the books of my childhood too and I'm so delighted my children love them as much.
I used to love Alfie and now Miss J loves him too - we were reading this very book only last week!
Lovely post and a lovely idea for a linky. I've added a post.
I loved this series as a child. I hope to get M reading them too.
Thans so much Emily! So glad you love this book too x
It's so lovely to share the things from your childhood with your kids isnt it! x
Oh my gosh, I'll have to go follow her now, how amazing! x
yes! Calm and reassuring is exactly what they are! I had no idea another book was coming out, thanks for letting me know! x
It's so lovely to hear they have touched so many x
it's so lovely how much much these books remind us of our childhood isn't it! x
you should defo check it out! x
Oh you must read them them, you and the boy would love them I'm sure! x
I don't think I've read that one! Must check it out! x
you must! I think they are ingrained in most of us! :) x
yes! They can still be enjoyed at any age I think! x
that wonderful! I'm off to watch the vid now xx
Oh my goodness I loved this series as a child. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. x
Love all the Alfie books, love Dogger too, which 'gets' me every time... even though I know the ending.
they are such classic's aren't they! x
oh gosh me too, me too! :,(
That's exactly it! The warmth and sense of security, make them such classics. hmm I just googles Peter and Jane, I recognise the illustrations but I don't think I must have read them that much. They look wonderful though! x
So wonderful! We read sooooooo many books at our home, I can't wait to check some of your recommendations out! Thanks:)
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