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Hugless Douglas

Series: Hugless Douglas
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Hugless Douglas by David Melling is a delightful children's story about a young bear named Douglas who wakes up needing a hug. As he embarks on his heartwarming quest, Douglas encounters various forest friends, learning the value of friendship and affection along the way. Filled with charming illustrations, this book is perfect for young readers and those who enjoy a light-hearted tale.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love heartwarming stories filled with humour and charm. The tale follows a lovable bear on his quest to find a perfect hug, capturing themes of friendship and comfort that are sure to delight both young readers and adults alike. Bright illustrations and relatable characters make it an engaging read for those who appreciate imaginative storytelling.

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Hugless Douglas

Join Hugless Douglas on his search for the perfect bear hug in this well-loved classic.

Ever feel like you need a really big bear hug?

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Hugless Douglas is a delightful story about a huggable, lovable young brown bear named Douglas who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He sets out on a journey to find the perfect hug, 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.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Hugless Douglas by David Melling is praised for being a charming and endearing story, ideal for bedtime. Reviewers highlight Douglas as a lovable character likely to become a favourite among children. The book is recommended as a perfect choice for a bedtime read, promising an enjoyable and comforting experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340950630

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: 4-colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 261.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 32

About the Author

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. His popular picture book 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.

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