Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep

Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep

by David Melling (Author)

Synopsis

Douglas is very excited about Rabbit's sleepover, but he collects so many friends along the way that soon it's a big squash in Rabbit's small burrow! Can Douglas think of a way for them all to get some sleep? David Melling is one the leading children's author/illustrators working today and his third book about Douglas the brown bear is as funny and compelling as the first. It combines brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 05 Apr 2012

ISBN 10: 1444901486
ISBN 13: 9781444901481
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews
A lovely book for going to sleep to, or to share when your child has a guest for a sleepover * Junior *
Thoroughly enjoyable * School Librarian *
[This] third book about Douglas the brown bear is as funny and compelling as the first * The Northern Echo *
Combines brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child * Liverpool Echo *
Perfect snuggle-up bedtime fare * The Bookseller *
Hugless Douglas has found his way into children's hearts ... He is such a lovely character * Parents In Touch *
As ever, the illustrations are a particular joy * School Librarian *

Praise for Hugless Douglas:

'A charming and endearing tale.' - Bookseller

'A thoroughly enjoyable experience.' Bookbag

'Douglas will no doubt become a hit as he is such a lovable character.'

* Families South West *
Another warm and charming story featuring the amiable but often bewildered Douglas. Wonderful. * Peters Gazette *
The whole book works very well, being both funny and silly and yet, also, charming and relevant to small children. * Bookbag *
Combines brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child. * Liverpool Echo *
Thoroughly enjoyable. * School Librarian *
Melling is one of the leading children's author/illustrators working today and his third book about Douglas the brown bear is as funny and compelling as the first. * Northern Echo *
Author Bio
David Melling has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Book Award. Before becoming an internationally-acclaimed and best-selling author/illustrator, David worked as a photographer and as an animation artist for films including the much-loved Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs. He was born in Oxford and still lives near the city with his wife and two children. One of his most popular picture books The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day with a voice over by Hugh Laurie. The animation was shortlisted for the Pulcinella Award 2005 in the 'Best TV Movie' category.