Hugless Douglas
by David Melling
Interest age: 2 to 6
Reading age: 7+
Published by Hodder Children’s
About this book
Douglas, a young brown bear, wakes up one spring needing a big hug. A large round rock is too heavy and a tall tree doesn't feel right, especially the splinters.
A comfy-looking bush gets the Douglas squeeze, but the creatures living there hurry it away. A flock of sheep kick and squirm and wriggle off.
Douglas annoys an owl and makes a rabbit furious by wiping his miserable nose on its fluffy end. Poor Douglas. The rabbit thoughtfully leads Douglas home to his cave where his Mum is waking up, ready to give him the warmest, cuddliest hug ever.
Entertaining illustrations and a message that the best hugs are from those who love you make this the perfect bedtime book.
About the author
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Lists of recommended reads
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The best books featuring bears for toddlers and pre-schoolers
Bears are very popular characters in picture books. This selection of brilliant books has bears as human-like characters, and young children might identify with some of their emotions or situations. After reading these together, why not move on to the beloved classics 'Winnie-the-Pooh' and 'A Bear Called Paddington'.