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Hugless Douglas
Series: Hugless Douglas
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See moreJoin 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.
Series: Hugless Douglas
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Hugless Douglas
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...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Hugless Douglas Goes Camping
Hugless Douglas Goes Camping follows Hugless Douglas and his pals as they venture into Badger's Wood for a camping trip. The group is excited to set up their tent, change into their pyjamas and gather around Reading Rock for story time! However, things take a spooky turn when Little Sheep tells a story that scares Douglas. He begins to hear...PaperbackSold Out -
Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep
Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep follows the adventures of Hugless Douglas, who is very excited about Rabbit's sleepover. However, as he collects friends along the way, it quickly becomes a big squash in Rabbit's small burrow! How will they ever get to sleep? Douglas has already captured the hearts of thousands of children, and this third delightful story is...PaperbackSold Out -
Hugless Douglas and the Nature Walk
Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart. Hugless Douglas and the Nature Walk follows Douglas as he embarks on an exciting nature walk with all his friends from Little School! Miss Moo-Hoo has given everyone a worksheet with a list of interesting things to find: flowers, twigs, berries, and bugs. But soon, everyone is too busy searching...PaperbackSold Out -
Hugless Douglas Plays Hide-and-seek
Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart. Hugless Douglas Plays Hide-and-seek follows Douglas as he loves to play hide-and-seek, but he's so big he can NEVER find a good enough hiding place! Luckily, he joins Little Sheep's team, and the pair plan to be the best seekers ever. But when it comes to the big game, Douglas...PaperbackSold Out -
Hugless Douglas and the Baby Birds
Join Douglas for springtime magic in a new adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.6 million copies to date in 24 languages! When a nest full of eggs comes crashing down, Hugless Douglas offers to look after them until Swoopy Bird has built a new home. But Douglas soon discovers a hug is not enough to keep a little...PaperbackSold Out -
Hugless Douglas 10th Anniversary Edition
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....PaperbackSold Out -
Hugless Douglas Goes to Little School Board book
A board book edition of this bestselling story. Hugless Douglas is very excited to be going to Little School. There is so much to do - and lots of hugs to be given out! This is the sixth adventure in the hugely popular series, which has sold over 1.6 million copies in 26 languages to date. David Melling is one...Board bookSold Out
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.
Book Details
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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Hugless Douglas Goes Camping
Hugless Douglas Goes Camping follows Hugless Douglas and his pals as they venture into Badger's Wood for a camping trip. The group is excited to set up their tent, change into their pyjamas and gather around Reading Rock for story time! However, things take a spooky turn when Little Sheep tells a story that scares Douglas. He begins to hear...PaperbackSold Out -
Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep
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