All Around Me; A First Book of Childhood

A First Book of Childhood

By: Shirley Hughes

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Hardcover | 7 November 2019

At a Glance

Hardcover
64 Pages

Age
3 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
1.2 x 26.8 x 22.5

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A beautifully illustrated introduction to childhood concepts by beloved Kate Greenaway medal-winning illustrator.

In this classic collection by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes, Katy and her little brother Olly are having a wonderful time learning about the world around them. From counting in the park with Grandpa, waiting to cross the road with Mum, or even the very noisy sound of Dad vacuuming, there are so many first things to discover on their childhood adventures.

Book Features:

A stunning, jacketed hardback edition of the classic, The Nursery Collection, with a new introduction and added activity pages.
A celebrated collection that gently reinforces concepts such a colours, counting, opposites and noises for first readers.

About the Author

Shirley Hughes has illustrated more than 200 children’s books and is one of the best-loved writers for children. She has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and has been awarded the OBE for her distinguished service to children’s literature. In 2007, Dogger was voted the UK’s favourite Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book of all time. Shirley lives in West London.

Industry Reviews

This is a delightful book about firsts from the grande dame of picture books, Shirley Hughes, and an excellent gift for a toddler. All accompanied, of course, by her gorgeous, squeezable, kissable, chubby children. * The Times, Best Books of the Year 2019 *
All Around Me: A First Book of Childhood brings together some of her earlier books for tinies, introducing counting and shapes and noises. * Spectator *

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