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Hugless Douglas Finds A Hug!

By David Melling

Douglas stretches and reaches for the perfect hug—but who, or what, is he searching for?

cuddly · playful · interactive · heart-warming

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Hugless Douglas Finds A Hug! about?

Douglas the bear is looking for a hug, but finding the perfect one is not as easy as he expects. He stretches, waves, claps and reaches his arms wider and wider as he searches. Young readers can join in with the playful actions and help Douglas tell his story using the soft hand puppet built into the book. With gentle repetition, simple movement and a warm ending, this interactive tale celebrates cuddles, affection and the joy of sharing a hug.

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

12 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2013

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