Dogger: the much-loved children’s classic

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Tributes flooded in for the legendary writer and artist this morning, with fans remembering the 'stories of our childhood' that 'will continue forever'. Shirley Hughes illustrated more than 200 children's books and is one of the best-loved writers for children, known for her beloved classics including the Alfie and Annie Rose stories, and Dogger.

I found this book in the book corner in the year 2 class I am currently placed in. Instantly I was drawn to this book as it is one that I remember reading as a child. I read this book with a child this afternoon. I asked the child questions about the book and they were able to give the answers based on what they had heard. Actor Noel Clarke says he is 'satisfied' after libel judge rules allegations of sexual misconduct against 20 women in the Guardian WERE defamatoryNo escape: Desperate Brits trying to flee Gaza 'are turned away' just hours after Rafah crossing to Egypt was reopened She left us beautiful, tender, insightful books.' Author Piers Torday said: 'Farewell the incomparable Shirley Hughes.

Sutherland, Zena (1980). The Best in Children's Books: The University of Chicago Guide to Children's Literature, 1973–78. University of Chicago Press. p.231. ISBN 978-0-226-78059-7 . Retrieved 12 July 2015. Beloved children's author and illustrator Shirley Hughes has died after a short illness at the age of 94, her family said today, as leading writers paid tribute. Hughes’ characters, too, have a ‘homely’ look to them. Even the faces of the children are rendered with inky lines that almost makes them look like old people. Hughes was definitely not a part of the new media trend, in which it is thought that children are drawn irresistibly towards characters with big eyes. What stands out to me reading this story from 1977, the height of second wave feminism, is that the character of Bella — apart from her feminine name and use of ‘her’ — looks no different from a boy. Comparing Bella to modern depictions of girlhood in picture books, today’s young readers are used to the convention that girls must look a certain way: They’ll probably be wearing an article of clothing that is pink. If represented by animals, the female animals will have heavier eyelashes, redder lips or a bow on their head. Yet apart from pink pyjamas, Bella is dressed androgynously — her femaleness is not important to the story — she is first and foremost a kindly older sibling, and I really appreciate this about the character. On the day she died, a post quoted a passage from Alfie, saying: '''Now we're real explorers'' said Mum. The stream was shallow. Alfie and Mum took off their shoes and waded in.Dogger is Dave’s special toy. He is soft, brown and worn in places, with one ear pointing up and the other flopping down. One day, after collecting his big sister Bella from school, watching the flags go up for the summer fair and enjoying ice-creams on the way home, Dave realises that Dogger is missing. The whole family searches for him, but Dogger is nowhere to be found. Dave is subdued when they visit the fair the following day, until remarkably he spots Dogger for sale on a toy stall. However, he is devasted when his beloved toy is sold to another child, but a selfless act of kindness from Bella ensures that all ends well.

Elon Musk warns AI is 'one of the biggest threats' to humanity as he joins world leaders at Bletchley Park summit - and even the King urges caution over 'leap' in tech power This book I would use from year one up to year, adapting the range of questions that I would asked based on the year group. I found in this book that you could ask questions about feelings and get the children to empathise with the characters. As an extension exercise in literacy I would get the children to write an alternate ending to the story and give other suggestions as to what could have happened to 'dogger'. I have derived so much fulfilment from my long career, first as an illustrator of other artists' stories and then creating my own. The above video may be from a third-party source. We accept no responsibility for any videos from third-party sources. Please let us know if the video is no longer working.The combination of good character building, gripping storyline and colourful and extremely detailed illustrations, means that the reader cannot help but empathise with the protagonist, Dave, as the story unfolds.