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Shirley Hughes Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

1927–2022 · West Kirby, England
📖 Best for: Pre-K (ages 2–5) · K–2nd grade (ages 5–8)

Shirley Hughes booksbooks by Shirley HughesDoggerAlfie Gets in FirstLucy & Tom’s Day

Shirley Hughes books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is Shirley Hughes?

Shirley Hughes drew everyday family life with warmth. Dogger (1977), about a boy who loses his beloved toy dog, won the Kate Greenaway Medal and was later voted the UK’s favourite winner.

Where to start

New to Shirley Hughes? Start with Dogger.

Shirley Hughes’s best-known books, in order

Shirley Hughes’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. Lucy & Tom’s Day (1960)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  2. Dogger (1977)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  3. Alfie Gets in First (1981)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive

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Love Shirley Hughes? Try these free books for pre-k (ages 2–5) and up — no download, no cost.

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An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog
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Cat & Dog and the Rain
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I Hate Winter
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Mrs Penguin’s Perfect Palace
Helen Brain
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A trip to the tap
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AAAAAHHH!!!! Mmawe!
Sarah McGregor
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Adam's Toy
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Amahle wants to help!
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Baby’s First Family Photo
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Cat & Dog and the Butterfly
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Clever Pig
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shirley Hughes?

Shirley Hughes drew everyday family life with warmth. Dogger (1977), about a boy who loses his beloved toy dog, won the Kate Greenaway Medal and was later voted the UK’s favourite winner.

What is Shirley Hughes’s most famous book?

Dogger is a great place to start; other favourites include Alfie Gets in First, Lucy & Tom’s Day.

What age are Shirley Hughes’s books for?

Shirley Hughes’s books are best for pre-k (ages 2–5) · k–2nd grade (ages 5–8).

Can I read Shirley Hughes’s books free online?

Shirley Hughes’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Shirley Hughes books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Shirley Hughes ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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