Shirley Hughes

Presents an illustrated collection of more than twenty-five traditional nursery rhymes and stories.

Bright pictures and simple text teach young readers the basic colors.

The Gruffalo teaches colors with objects found in nature, such an orange butterfly and green leaves.

"Florence, Italy, 1944: The city is under heavy Nazi occupation, but for thirteen-year-old Paolo, war is a long and boring wait. Too young to fight for the resistance, yet desperate for action and adventure, he sneaks out each night to ride his bicycle along the darkened city streets. For Paolo, the risk is thrilling. But when he is accosted by Partisans--covert members of the anti-Nazi movement--thrilling quickly becomes dangerous as Paolo and his family are thrust into a terrifying and impossible situation. Finally at the center of the action, Paolo must figure out once and for all whether he has what it takes to truly be a hero."--Jacket.

Recounts the experiences of a young man who takes on the job of babysitter for three young children.

Charlie Moon spends the summer at the beach with his aunt, who owns a novelty shop, and his cousin Ariadne, who is not his favorite person.

Digby and Percy, best friends forever, have decided to take a vacation by the sea. Little do they know they're about to drive right into another daring adventure! No sooner do they arrive at the Hotel Splendide when a very important guest the fabulous pop star Peaches Meow discovers that her priceless diamond necklace is missing. Can Digby and Percy track down the sinister figures at the heart of the mystery?

A little girl discovers that all things have an opposite.

A boy describes all the things that he and his younger sister do together.