Shirley Hughes

Charlie and his friend Dodger dress up as a pantomime horse at the library Book Bonanza, with hilarious results.

Over 40 years after Dogger was published, comes this magical follow-up: Dogger's Christmas. It's that special time of year: Christmas. The time of carol-singing, tree-decorating, and of course lots of presents. But in the excitement of new toys, will Dave forget about his old friend, Dogger? The very special story of one boy and his beloved toy - who always manages to be found...

A lonely child brings to life a statue of a boy on a dolphin and they become friends. One day he disappears but where to and for how long?

Charlie loves to stay with his aunt who runs a seaside joke shop, even when his clever cousin Ariadne is staying there too.

London is being bombed and is dangerous so Lenny is evacuated to the country. 'Be brave' said his mother, but it's hard to be brave when you feel lonely and unhappy!