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By (author) David Melling; By (author) Melling David

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Join Hugless Douglas on his search for the perfect bear hug in this well-loved classic.

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Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart.

When Hugless Douglas wakes up one bright spring morning, there”s one thing he desperately needs: a great big hug. Everyone knows the best hugs are BIG and TALL and COSY, but when Douglas heads out to look for one, none of them feel quite right . . . Will poor Douglas ever find the perfect bear hug?

The first in the hugely popular series, with over 1.6 million copies sold in 30 languages!

Are you ready to join Hugless Douglas and friends on more adventures . . .?

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Oozes the ”ah” factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug

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Endearing and funny

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A charming and endearing tale

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This deceptively simply story quickly becomes a favourite

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One for softies big and small

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Heart-warming … a perfect tale to share with little ones

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Great fun

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The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved

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Awww… Hugless Douglas is so sweet!

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A charming and endearing tale about searching for the right one.

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A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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Douglas… will no doubt become a hit as he is such a lovable character.

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Make sure this adorable books is top of the pile for bedtime reads.

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”… the perfect bedtime book.”

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Good for a bedtime snuggle-up.

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The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved.

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Oozes the ”aah” factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug.

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This deceptively simple story quickly becomes a favourite.

Biographical note:
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.

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Ever feel like you need a really big bear hug?

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A charming and endearing tale about searching for the right one. – BooksellerA thoroughly enjoyable experience. – BookbagDouglas… will no doubt become a hit as he is such a lovable character. – Families South WestMake sure this adorable books is top of the pile for bedtime reads. – Maternity & Infant… the perfect bedtime book. – Booktrust.org.ukGood for a bedtime snuggle-up. – Cork Evening Echo