Chips and Jessie Shirley Hughes Lovereading - -Year 2 (age 6-7) More books from this list Book 2 of 12. View the next book in this list View the next book in this list Currently not in stock Price £2.99 RRP £3.99  Saving £1.00 (%25)   Download Extract    Buy This Book

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A mixture of text, illustration and strip cartoon which depicts humorous episodes of family life. Best friends Chips and Jessie introduce children to their family, friends and pets, including fussy Mrs Hussy from next door, Barkis the dog, Albert the cat, and baby sister Gloria.

About The Author

Shirley Hughes was born and grew up in West Kirby, near Liverpool. She studied at Liverpool Art School and at the Ruskin School of Art in Oxford, before embarking on a career as a freelance illustrator. At first she worked as an interpretive illustrator, but she began to write and design her own picture books when her children were very young. Her first book, Lucy and Tom's Day, was published in 1960. Now living in London's Notting Hill, Shirley Hughes has illustrated over two hundred children's books and is renowned as a champion of children's literature. She has been the recipient of the Other Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award.

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award rewards the best in contemporary children's and young adult literature from all over the world. Shirley Hughes has been shortlisted for the award, the winner of which will be announced in March 2010.