Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep by David Melling - ISBN: 9781444901498
Paperback
Too many friends, one small burrow: Can Douglas get to sleep?

Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep

$15.75

  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    31 July 2012

Check Delivery Options

Summary

Hugless Douglas is very excited about Rabbit’s sleepover, but he collects so many friends along the way that soon it’s 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 as funny and compelling as the first. Perfect for bedtime and hugtime, David Melling’s heartwarming story is brought to life by brilliantly imaginative illustrations.

The bestselling series …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781444901498
ISBN-10:1444901494
Author:David Melling
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Hodder Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:31 July 2012
Weight:220g
Dimensions:266mm x 262mm x 8mm
Series:Hugless Douglas
What They're Saying

Critics Review

The whole book works very well, being both funny and silly and yet, also, charming and relevant to small children.

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

Beautifully illustrated, with uncomplicated, funny text, this is perfect snuggle-up bedtime fare. - Bookseller

A lovely book for going to sleep to, or share when your child has a guest for a sleepover. - Junior

Hugless Douglas has found his way into children’s hearts. - Parents In Touch

As ever the illustrations are a particular joy. - School Librarian

About The Author

David Melling

David Melling has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Book Award. Before becoming an internationally-acclaimed author-illustrator, David worked as a photographer and 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 with a voice over by Hugh Laurie and it was shortlisted for the Pulcinella Award 2005 for ‘Best TV Movie’ category.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.