The Hugless Douglas Series
By David Melling
A lovable young bear navigates friendship, feelings and everyday adventures with warmth, humour and gentle reassurance.
heartwarming · charming · humorous
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Average 4.65, from 40 readers
What is The Hugless Douglas series by David Melling about?
Written from 2010 onwards, David Melling’s Hugless Douglas series follows a big-hearted young bear through warm, comic adventures. Douglas begins by searching for the perfect hug, then encounters worries, friendship, sleepovers, school, baking, nature walks and camping, learning about independence and trying new experiences along the way. With expressive illustrations and gentle humour, the books suit pre-school children aged around two to six, especially those enjoying animal characters and familiar emotional situations. Mild mishaps, rain, uncertainty and brief moments of worry are handled reassuringly; there is no frightening or violent content.
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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.
All the books in The Hugless Douglas series
Hugless Douglas
by David Melling
Douglas the bear seeks the perfect hug, but an unexpected friend may know where it’s hiding.
Published: 2010
Happy Birthday, Hugless Douglas!
by David Melling
Douglas’s birthday takes a chaotic turn when his lively twin cousins arrive—but can he save the day?
Hugless Douglas and the Baby Birds
by David Melling
Douglas discovers that caring for a nestful of eggs takes more than cuddles.
Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep
by David Melling
Rabbit’s cosy sleepover turns into a puzzling squeeze when Douglas invites everyone he knows.
We Love You, Hugless Douglas!
by David Melling
Douglas searches everywhere for a best friend—but could friendship be closer than he thinks?
Don't Worry, Hugless Douglas!
by David Melling
Douglas’s special hat starts unravelling—can he discover how to fix the woolly mystery?
Hugless Douglas and the Nature Walk
by David Melling
Douglas’s nature walk takes a soggy turn when the sky changes—but will they finish their checklist?
Hugless Douglas Goes to Little School
by David Melling
Douglas expects nerves, but could Little School’s biggest surprise be a brand-new way to learn?
Hugless Douglas and the Great Cake Bake
by David Melling
Douglas discovers honey isn’t the only thing that can make a messy baking day delicious.
Merry Christmas, Hugless Douglas
by David Melling
Douglas discovers Christmas magic with a mysterious blue reindeer—and a very special jingling nose.
Hugless Douglas Goes Camping
by David Melling
Hugless Douglas hears spooky noises outside the tent—who could it be?
Hello, Hugless Douglas
by David Melling
Can Douglas discover why every moment feels better with a warm, cosy hug?
Hugless Douglas Plays Hide-and-seek
by David Melling
Douglas and Little Sheep set out as seekers—but who will find them when they’re lost?
Hugless Douglas Finds A Hug!
by David Melling
Douglas stretches and reaches for the perfect hug—but who, or what, is he searching for?
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