By Dorothy Edwards (author) , Shirley Hughes (illustrator)
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The natural forebears of Horrid Henry , the classic stories about My Naughty Little Sister have delighted children for fifty years. This handsome edition, nicely presented in a slip-case, bring together some of the favourites, including my own, My Naughty Little Sister at the Party at which she and Bad Harry team up and raid the table before the birthday tea and Going Fishing when, of course, My Naughty Little Sister gets completely soaked even though that’s exactly what she’s promised not to do…This large format edition is perfect for introducing a new generation to this wonderful character.
The Lovereading comment:
For fifty years, stories about the funny, loveable, mischievous little girl have enchanted children all over the world. The stories are cheeky, touching and funny and the illustrations by Shirley Hughes, pure magic. This special edition also includes an introduction chronicling the life of creator, Dorothy Edwards who is quite rightly considered to be one of the best children’s writers of the 20th Century.
This colour treasury special edition contains a selection of best-loved stories and is perfectly complemented by Shirley Hughes' warm and nostalgic illustrations. Includes an introduction chronicling the life of creator, Dorothy Edwards.
In 2002 on the 50th anniversary of My Naughty Little Sister, the Sunday Express said: 'Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny."
The Scotsman said: "Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight."
Praise for Shirley Hughes:
"Shirley Hughes is the doyenne of the picture book world. At the mention of her name booksellers beam, librarians wax lyrical and fellow children's authors opine that it is time she retired and gave the rest of them a chance... her secret, over four decades of illustration, has been to stay ahead of the field.'' - TES
Dorothy Edwards was born Dorothy Violet Ellen Brown on the 6th of November, 1914. She wrote her first story at age four after being taught to read and write by her father, who had returned from the first World War. Dorothy Edwards first started writing children's books to appease her two children. She wrote the My Naughty Little Sister books for them, and these remain the stories she is most well-known for. Dorothy died in 1982 and was buried next to her sister.
Author Shirley Hughes dies aged 94. Sleep tight Shirley,
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed My Naughty Little Sister: Treasury Collection and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
My Naughty Little Sister: Treasury Collection features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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My Naughty Little Sister: Treasury Collection was written by Dorothy Edwards and published by Egmont Childrens Books
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