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Hugless Douglas 10th Anniversary Edition

Series: Hugless Douglas
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Hugless Douglas 10th Anniversary Edition by David Melling is a charming children's story about a loveable young bear named Douglas. Feeling a little down, Douglas goes on a journey seeking the perfect hug to lift his spirits. Along the way, he encounters various animals, each offering their own unique embraces, as he learns that the best hugs come from the heart.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love heartwarming stories that follow a cuddly bear on his quest for the perfect hug. With charming illustrations and gentle humour, it’s perfect for little readers who enjoy tales of friendship and adventure.

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Hugless Douglas 10th Anniversary Edition

Ever feel like you need a really big bear hug? Celebrate 10 years of Hugless Douglas with this special anniversary edition!

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Hugless Douglas is on a hunt for the perfect bear hug! Join him and see why this delightful cuddly tale has been entertaining families for ten years.

Hugless 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.

This very special anniversary edition of Hugless Douglas' first adventure is a must for fans of this much-loved series, which has sold over 1.6 million copies in 26 languages to date. David Melling is one of the best-loved author-illustrators and his stories combine brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world.

Hugless Douglas fits right in with the well-loved classics. Guardian

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Hugless Douglas 10th Anniversary Edition by David Melling is widely praised as an endearing and heartwarming tale with an "ah" factor, engaging young readers with its charm and humour. It's seen as an ideal bedtime read, noted for its simplicity and emotional appeal, making it a favourite among children and parents alike. The story, filled with fun and sweetness, perfectly captures the desire for a comforting hug, resonating with audiences big and small.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444956313

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

About the Author

David Melling has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Smarties Book Award and the Independent Booksellers Award. His Hugless Douglas books have sold over 2 million copies worldwide, and the loveable brown bear has starred in a World Book Day book as well as his own theatre show. Before becoming an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator, David worked as an animation artist for films including the much-loved Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs. One of his most popular picture books The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day.

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