We Love You, Hugless Douglas! by David Melling
A brand new Hugless Douglas adventure from the critically acclaimed author, David Melling.
The illustrations show a gentle countryside in mostly shades of green, grey and apricot -- a perfect backdrop for the picturing of all the animals Douglas meets * School Librarian *
This warm and funny tale tackles the subject of best friends.. This simple story is brought to life by its appealing and colourful cartoon style characters, and a good dose of child-friendly humour * Carousel *
Hugless Douglas needs no introduction ... Somehow through all the daftness (the bouncing bunnies are particularly, satisfyingly, silly) the reader has been on a real emotional journey and will close the book smiling and reassured * Books For Keeps *
David Melling's fourth book about Douglas is as funny and compelling as the first, combining endearing illustrations with an acute sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world * Family Interest Magazine *
Bright and cheerful and positive * The Bookbag *
Hugless Douglas goes from strength to strength ... Warm and reassuring * Parents In Touch *
A lovely story about friendship and being there for others. Warm and reassuring. * Parents in Touch *
Brought to life by its appealing and colourful cartoon style characters, and a good dose of child-friendly humour... just the sort of thing to make little ones chuckle and stimulate their growing imaginations. * Carousel *
Hugless Douglas goes from strength to strength. * Parents in Touch *
One of the breakthrough new picture book characters of recent years, endearing bear Douglas returns in a new title celebrating best friends and love. * Bookseller *
This warm and funny tale tackles the subject of best friends.. This simple story is brought to life by its appealing and colourful cartoon style characters, and a good dose of child-friendly humour * Carousel *
Hugless Douglas needs no introduction ... Somehow through all the daftness (the bouncing bunnies are particularly, satisfyingly, silly) the reader has been on a real emotional journey and will close the book smiling and reassured * Books For Keeps *
David Melling's fourth book about Douglas is as funny and compelling as the first, combining endearing illustrations with an acute sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world * Family Interest Magazine *
Bright and cheerful and positive * The Bookbag *
Hugless Douglas goes from strength to strength ... Warm and reassuring * Parents In Touch *
A lovely story about friendship and being there for others. Warm and reassuring. * Parents in Touch *
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.'
Praise for Don't Worry, Hugless Douglas:
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.
Brought to life by its appealing and colourful cartoon style characters, and a good dose of child-friendly humour... just the sort of thing to make little ones chuckle and stimulate their growing imaginations. * Carousel *
Hugless Douglas goes from strength to strength. * Parents in Touch *
One of the breakthrough new picture book characters of recent years, endearing bear Douglas returns in a new title celebrating best friends and love. * Bookseller *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444908299 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444908294 |
| Title | We Love You, Hugless Douglas! |
| Author | David Melling |
| Series | Hugless Douglas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2013-01-03 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |