Her books are wonderful not because of their deep literary content, but because of her charming, brilliant illustrations. A classic that gives children a glimpse into their grandfather's day. Sweet story of a boy and his Grandpa. A duck who lives on a barge on the Yangtze River gets left behind one evening and meets many interesting characters. The expression of individual worth-even if you're missing a button here or there.
Humility wins out over vanity when an old man and woman search for the perfect pet.
This picture book was my daughter's favorite when she was little. It ties together four generations of women via a well-loved stuffed elephant. A great mother-daughter read, but keep a box of Kleenex handy. Her classmates tell her she can't be Peter Pan, but Grace perseveres. We love all of Shirley Hughes's 'Alfie' books, but this one is the best.