Shirley Hughes (1927–2022), British children’s author

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Shirley Hughes was a British children’s author and illustrator known for “Dogger” and the “Alfie” series. Shirley Hughes wrote and sold millions of children’s books that were praised for their look at everyday family life.

She illustrated her own work and did illustrations for other writers. Her most popular book “Dogger,” published in 1977, was about a boy who loses his stuffed dog toy.

Hughes said it was inspired by a real-life story. She was also beloved by many for her children’s book series “Alfie,” which revolved around a boy and his younger sister maned Annie Rose. “Dogger” won the Kate Greenaway medal in England for the best children’s book illustration for that year.  “At that time, both his ears flopped over, but “Dogger” was pressed so lovingly against his owner’s face that one ear was pushed upwards, so when I came to do the story I used him as a model.” “When the book was finished, I was told it was too English to be popular abroad, however, it proved to be my big breakthrough and has been published in many different languages all over the world.” – She told PA in 2017 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce that Shirley died peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday 25th February.

Ed, Tom and ClaraShirley’s childrenPhoto credit Lizzie Mayson pic.twitter.com/INWppaf9vBShirley Hughes, 1927 – 2022, who showed us that love is kind, brave and loyal, and that the beauty in this world is in the big picture and in the detail.