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Hugless Douglas and the Baby Birds

Name: Hugless Douglas and the Baby Birds
ISBN: 9781444925104

By David Melling

Douglas discovers that caring for a nestful of eggs takes more than cuddles.

heartwarming humorous charming

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Hugless Douglas and the Baby Birds about?

When a nest of eggs tumbles down, Hugless Douglas steps in to care for them while Swoopy Bird rebuilds. However, Douglas soon realises that keeping the eggs safe requires more than just a hug. This heartwarming tale blends humour and charm, capturing the essence of a child's journey in understanding responsibility and care.

About the author

David Melling is a well-known author and illustrator who loves creating funny and heart-warming stories for children. He is famous for the bestselling 'Hugless Douglas' books, which follow a friendly bear on his adventures. David’s charming characters and delightful pictures have made his stories favourites with children all around the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

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