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Hugless Douglas

Book and CD

David Melling author

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:6th Jun '13

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A CD and paperback edition of the bestselling picture book in the Hugless Douglas series that has quickly become a hugely successful preschool character. Sales stand at over 500,000 copies in 22 languages worldwide.

A delightful CD and paperback edition of the bestselling picture book narrated by Alan Davies. Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He goes to try and find one but none of them seem quite right. Join Douglas on his search for the perfect bear hug! Douglas is an irresistible and hugely popular character created by David Melling - one of today's leading author-illustrators. 'A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.' Daily Mail

Oozes the 'ah' factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug * Sunday Independent (Dublin) *
Endearing and funny * Bournemouth Daily Echo *
A charming and endearing tale * The Bookseller *
This deceptively simply story quickly becomes a favourite * Carousel *
One for softies big and small * Junior *
Heart-warming ... a perfect tale to share with little ones * Families Magazine *
Great fun * Nursery World *
The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved * Parents In Touch *
Awww... Hugless Douglas is so sweet! * Bookwitch *
A charming and endearing tale about searching for the right one. * Bookseller *
A thoroughly enjoyable experience. * Bookbag *
Douglas... will no doubt become a hit as he is such a lovable character. * Families South West *
Make sure this adorable books is top of the pile for bedtime reads. * Maternity & Infant *
... the perfect bedtime book. * Booktrust.org.uk *
A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration. * Daily Mail *

  • Long-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2011 (UK)

ISBN: 9781444913286

Dimensions: 260mm x 258mm x 9mm

Weight: 254g

32 pages