David Melling
By the Author
Hugless Douglas Goes Camping
Hugless Douglas and his pals are going camping in Badger's Wood. They are excited to make their tent into a tent shape, hop into their…
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Hugless Douglas and the Nature Walk
Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart. Douglas is very excited - he's off on a nature walk with all his friends…
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Hugless Douglas
Hugless Douglas in on a hunt for the perfect bear hug! Join him and see why this delightful cuddly tale has been entertaining families for…
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The Hugless Douglas Collection
The perfect pastime for children and parents at home! Read by Alan Davies. Join the huggable, lovable young bear and cuddle up with six brilliant…
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Hugless Douglas Plays Hide-and-seek
Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart. Hugless Douglas loves to play hide-and-seek, but he's so big he can NEVER find a…
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Once Upon a Bedtime
The perfect bedtime story by the author and illustrator of the number one bestselling Hugless Douglas series, David Melling. The sun was setting on Sleepy…
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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…
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Smile with Splosh Board Book
Is Splosh happy or sad? Find out in this fun adventure from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas. Splosh and his fluffy duck friends are…
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A Day with Splosh Board Book
Join Splosh on his busy day in this fun story from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas. Splosh has a busy day at Little School…
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Funny Bunnies: Up and Down
This bright, bold rhyming story from the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to opposites for the very young and…
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Merry Christmas, Hugless Douglas
Join Douglas for Christmas magic in the eighth Hugless Douglas adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.6 million copies to date in 24 languages!…
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Knight Tales
From the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this classic collection features three stories in one and is filled with quests, magic, humour and bedtime kisses.…
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Don’t Worry, Hugless Douglas
A new edition of this bestselling story with a striking new cover. Where do you go with a BIG worry? Hugless Douglas knows he can…
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Hugless Douglas Goes to Little School
A charmingly funny Hugless Douglas story. Perfect for reassuring little ones going to school or nursery for the first time. It's a big day for…
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Happy Birthday, Hugless Douglas!
A new edition of this bestselling story with a striking new cover. Hugless Douglas is very excited about his birthday surprise. But when the surprise…
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Just Like My Daddy
A celebration of the special relationship between father and child. From the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas series. One little lion cub can't wait…
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Knight in Training: To the Rescue!
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins has one wish: to become a Very…
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D is for Duck!
Come on an alphabet adventure with Duck in this brilliantly funny story from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas. Duck is a magician. Abracadabra! He…
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Just Like My Mummy
A celebration of the special relationship between mother and child. From the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas series. Join little lion and mummy lion…
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We Love You, Hugless Douglas!
Hugless Douglas is looking for a best friend in this fourth adventure in the hugely popular series. When Hugless Douglas goes on a best friend…
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Knight in Training: Combat at the Castle
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins has one wish: to become a Very…
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The Flying Diggers
Transforming diggers, a rescue adventure and the power of imagination - a surefire hit with boys, created by the bestselling Ian Whybrow and David Melling.…
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Hugless Douglas and the Great Cake Bake
Join Douglas on a honey hunt in the seventh Hugless Douglas adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.4 million copies to date in 26…
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Knight in Training: Spots, Stripes and Zigzags
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very…
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Hugless Douglas Animals
Sheep, bunnies, owl, bear . . . come for a woodland walk with Douglas and discover his animal friends. A delightful celebration of animals with…
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Hugless Douglas Numbers
Six presents, five balloons, four pieces of cake ... all lead to one birthday hug! A delightful celebration of numbers with everyone's favourite bear, Hugless…
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All Change!
Tiger is upset. No one has remembered his birthday - or so he thinks. His friend, Miss Lollipop, takes him on a wonderful birthday adventure:…
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Jump In!
Just how many animal can Miss Lollipop squash in her truck? And just how big can the animals get? Find out in this hilarious animal…
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The Star-faced Crocodile
Starring two fabulously fun characters - a bear with a banjo and a star-faced crocodile - this is a tale of friendship and music. Told…
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Hugless Douglas First Words Board Book
It's bedtime for Hugless Douglas and he's exploring some first words. Pyjamas, teddy, book . . . and finally a hug from Mum! A delightful…
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Hugless Douglas Colours
Red scarf, green bush, blue hat . . . all lead to a rainbow hug with a brown bear! A delightful celebration of colours with…
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How to Hug with Hugless Douglas
Stretch. smile and squeeeeeeze, and join Hugless Douglas and his friends for a fun-filled hugging competition. What prize will Douglas win? With a soft and…
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Knight in Training: A Very Bothersome Bear
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very…
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Knight in Training: A Horse Called Dora
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very…
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Knight in Training: Dragons Can’t Swim
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very…
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The Tale of Jack Frost
There was once a group of trees who were fed up with living in a deep, dark and crowded valley - so they moved to…
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Two by Two and a Half
The nursery class is lined up in twos and ready to go out with Miss Moo Hoo. Little Bat Jack is on his own at…
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Goblins: Stone Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
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Goblins: Tree Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
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Goblins: Puddle Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
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Goblins: Shadow Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
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Goblins: Ghost Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
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The Scallywags
The Scallywags are a bunch of messy, noisy wolves who find it rather hard to behave properly. But as they soon discover, if it means…
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My First Hugless Douglas activity book
A fun-filled activity book with puzzles to solve, games to play and pictures to colour, plus over 100 stickers! Sure to keep your little ones…
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Hugless Douglas and Friends activity book
A fun-filled activity book with puzzles to solve, games to play and pictures to colour, plus over 100 stickers! Sure to keep your little ones…
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Hello, Hugless Douglas!
Join Douglas for playtime, friend time and story time! How should the perfect day end for this hug-loving bear? Especially created for World Book Day…
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The Three Wishes
The loveable duo from The Kiss That Missed are back in a third adventure! The hapless knight and his faithful horse are left to babysit…
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Colour with Splosh! Board Book
This bright, bold, rhyming story from the creator of Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to colours for the very young and great to…
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The Ghost Library
The ghost library is a room full of empty shelves where the ghosts go to listen to stories borrowed from unsuspecting children - until they…
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Splosh! Board Book
This bright, bold rhyming story from the creator of Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to numbers and counting for the very young and…
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The Totally Terrifying Three
The Totally Terrifying Three consist of a big fat cumbersome fire breathing dragon, a stumpy grumpy little wicked witch and a stubbly GIANT in a…
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The Scallywags Blow Their Top!
The Scallywags are a band of unruly wolves who find it hard to behave properly. But after they storm out of the Forest Show, they…
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The Kiss That Missed
The king is in a hurry and blows his son a bedtime kiss... but it misses. The kiss flies out of the window and a…
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Good Knight Sleep Tight
A stunning sequel to the award-winning title The Kiss That Missed. The lovable and haphazard knight is back on another quest to find the finest…