A Ukrainian library to which Ed Vulliamy donated works by his late mother, the author Shirley Hughes, is trying to rebuild itself
April 2023
Dogger to the rescue: how my mother’s books brought joy to the children of Ukraine
After the death last year of children’s author Shirley Hughes, her son took hundreds of her books, including the award-winning Dogger, to libraries in Ukraine
December 2022
The Observer's obituaries of 2022
Shirley Hughes remembered by Clara Vulliamy
Herself a children’s author, the daughter of the prolific picture book creator looks back on her mother’s immense energy and dislike of housework
March 2022
How Shirley Hughes explored the dramas of children’s lives in a changing world
The author and illustrator behind the Alfie and Dogger series thrilled parents and grandparents as well as the young, writes former children’s laureate Michael Rosen
Toddlers, kites and dogs – the world of Shirley Hughes in pictures
The author and illustrator of beloved picture books Dogger and Alfie Gets in First has died aged 94
Shirley Hughes remembered: ‘Everything she shone her attention on turned to gold’
Shirley Hughes obituary
Shirley Hughes, children's author and illustrator, dies aged 94
December 2019
Me, Mum and Dogger: the return of a children’s classic
At 92, Shirley Hughes has written a Christmas sequel to her enduring tale of a lost toy. Her son, who is the real Dogger’s owner, tells all…
December 2018
At last, a partner for the Snowman who has melted hearts for 40 years
Illustrators including Quentin Blake and Shirley Hughes celebrate the Raymond Briggs Christmas classic – and one adds a touch of romance
May 2018
Children's book roundup
Children’s and teens roundup: the best new picture books and novels
Dogs and jungle animals for young ones, politics and mysteries for older readers
June 2017
My writing day
Shirley Hughes: ‘Children are refreshingly frank in their reactions to seeing me draw’
The children’s author and illustrator on parks and play areas, the allure of Alfie, and undignified moments on tour
August 2016
Observer New Review Q&A
Shirley Hughes: ‘I realised that a book could be a little theatre’
The children’s author on her early influences, the distraction of phones, and her father’s Liverpool department store
February 2016
Children's books
Shirley Hughes's Dogger: one of the greatest picture books ever
Children's books
Illustrators share their doodles on National Doodle Day – in pictures
December 2015
Children's books
Family Christmas book reviews – in pictures
Children's books
Dixie O'Day and the Haunted House by Shirley Hughes & Clara Vulliamy - review
October 2015
Top illustrators pay homage to Allan Ahlberg - in pictures
In a unique celebration, illustrators and writers banded together to create a special Shoestring award for the creator of The Jolly Postman and Funnybones - a book featuring personal tributes to his work
July 2015
Children's books
Whistling in the Dark by Shirley Hughes – review
Children's books
Shirley Hughes: I hope books survive, they are wonderful pieces of technology
