Product Description

Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But there are some things Annie Rose is too little to do and even some things Alfie would rather do without her. But if Annie Rose is ever sad or cross there is only one person who can make her feel better...her big brother. This is Shirley Hughes at her best - warm and wonderfully observed illustrations, and a touching text about the special bond between siblings.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11317 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Review
"Books about sibling rivalry have become so commonplace that the celebration of a loving bond between siblings comes as a welcome surprise." -- "Financial Times"

"From the Trade Paperback edition."

From the Back Cover
"Shirley Hughes' unrivalled skill at conveying expressions, body language and movement gives a timeless insight into children's lives" The Bookseller

"As ever Shirley Hughes gets to the core of sibling relationships" The Children's Bookseller

"An ideal gift for a toddler" Guardian

"Hughes captures in fresh, vibrant colour and line the charming detail of this brother and sister's everyday activities" Times Educational Supplement

"Full of affectionate observations" Independent

About the Author
Shirley Hughes was born and grew up in West Kirby, near Liverpool. She studied at Liverpool Art School and at the Ruskin School of Art in Oxford, before embarking on a career as a freelance illustrator. At first she worked as an interpretive illustrator, but she began to write and design her own picture books when her children were very young. Her first book, Lucy and Tom's Day, was published in 1960. Now living in London's Notting Hill, Shirley Hughes has illustrated over two hundred children's books and is renowned as a champion of children's literature. She has been the recipient of the Other Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award.

Customer Reviews

Beautiful and touching
This really moved me, describing the bond between a brother and sister so gently and with brilliant observation. A lovely gentle story that will be enjoyed forever and forever...

Lovely book
This book is lovely. The stories, the illustrations are so nice. My four year old son likes it as he has a 20 month old little sister. I have to swap Alfie and Annie Rose's names for my children's when I read it and he thinks it's great!