Shirley Hughesさんのイラストまとめ

Shirley said that being asked to illustrate the My Naughty Little Sister books by Dorothy Edwards was one of her big breaks. The pages here come from the special 50th anniversary edition.

Mudlarks and Wet taken from Out and About

Alfie felt in his pocket to check that Bonting was still there. But he wasn’t!

Dad put his arm round Alife and explained that Bonting wouldn’t be lonely because e would have so any other stones to keep him company.

Bonting from the The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook 1/2

@CathHubbuck I thought you might enjoy these from Alfie’s World. Here’s to Flumbo and faithful toys. Kind regards Clare SHHQ

They all stepped inside. There was a fusty, woody smell. Mum held the torch high. Shadows leaped against the wall. Something or somebody was inside the kitchen!

Alfie and Mum

Alfie and Mum and Flumbo were going on a big adventure. Alfie had packed his night things and his favourite book and his special blanket. Dad and Annie Rose were staying behind.

From Alfie and Mum

The stream widened into a little pool. It was deeper there. It came up to above Alfie’s knees, but he and Mum were brave explorers and didn’t care about a little thing like wet shorts.

From Alfie and Mum

They bought a pair of shiny new yellow boots for Alfie to wear when he went stamping about in mud and walking through puddles.

From Alfie’s Feet

Starting the week with Alfie’s Feet, which was first published in 1982, with preschoolers today facing just the same challenges as Alfie.

These illustrations are taken from The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook, which also includes the much-loved story Bonting.