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 *