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Hugless Douglas Plays Hide-and-seek
Join Douglas and his friends for some hide-and-seek fun in a new adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.6 million copies! Hugless Douglas loves…
A Day with Splosh
Join Splosh on his busy day in this fun story from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas. Splosh has a busy day at Little School…
Smile with Splosh
Is Splosh happy or sad? Find out in this fun adventure from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas. Splosh and his fluffy duck friends are…
Hugless Douglas and the Baby Birds
Join Douglas for springtime magic in a new adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.6 million copies to date in 24 languages! When a…
Once Upon a Bedtime
The perfect bedtime story by the author and illustrator of the number one bestselling Hugless Douglas series, David Melling. The sun was setting on Sleepy…
Funny Bunnies: Rain or Shine
This bright, bold, rhyming story from the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to weather for the very young and…
Funny Bunnies: Up and Down
This bright, bold rhyming story from the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to opposites for the very young and…
Knight Tales
From the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this classic collection features three stories in one and is filled with quests, magic, humour and bedtime kisses.…
Merry Christmas, Hugless Douglas
Join Douglas for Christmas magic in the eighth Hugless Douglas adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.6 million copies to date in 24 languages!…
Knight in Training: To the Rescue!
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins has one wish: to become a Very…
Splosh!: Colour with Splosh!
This bright, bold, rhyming story from the creator of Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to colours for the very young and great to…
Splosh!
This bright, bold rhyming story from the creator of Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to numbers and counting for the very young and…
Knight in Training: Combat at the Castle
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins has one wish: to become a Very…
The Flying Diggers
Transforming diggers, a rescue adventure and the power of imagination - a surefire hit with boys, created by the bestselling Ian Whybrow and David Melling.…
Knight in Training: Spots, Stripes and Zigzags
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very…
D is for Duck!
Come on an alphabet adventure with Duck in this brilliantly funny story from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas. Duck is a magician. Abracadabra! He…
Hugless Douglas Animals
Sheep, bunnies, owl, bear . . . come for a woodland walk with Douglas and discover his animal friends. A delightful celebration of animals with…
Hugless Douglas Numbers
Six presents, five balloons, four pieces of cake ... all lead to one birthday hug! A delightful celebration of numbers with everyone's favourite bear, Hugless…
The Star-faced Crocodile
Starring two fabulously fun characters - a bear with a banjo and a star-faced crocodile - this is a tale of friendship and music. Told…
All Change!
Tiger is upset. No one has remembered his birthday - or so he thinks. His friend, Miss Lollipop, takes him on a wonderful birthday adventure:…
Jump In!
Just how many animal can Miss Lollipop squash in her truck? And just how big can the animals get? Find out in this hilarious animal…
Hugless Douglas and the Great Cake Bake
Join Douglas on a honey hunt in the seventh Hugless Douglas adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.4 million copies to date in 26…
Hugless Douglas Colours
Red scarf, green bush, blue hat . . . all lead to a rainbow hug with a brown bear! A delightful celebration of colours with…
Hugless Douglas First Words
It's bedtime for Hugless Douglas and he's exploring some first words. Pyjamas, teddy, book . . . and finally a hug from Mum! A delightful…
How to Hug with Hugless Douglas
Stretch. smile and squeeeeeeze, and join Hugless Douglas and his friends for a fun-filled hugging competition. What prize will Douglas win? With a soft and…
Knight in Training: A Very Bothersome Bear
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very…
Knight in Training: A Horse Called Dora
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very…
Hugless Douglas Goes to Little School
A charmingly funny Hugless Douglas story. Perfect for reassuring little ones going to school or nursery for the first time. It's a big day for…
Knight in Training: Dragons Can't Swim
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very…
The Tale of Jack Frost
There was once a group of trees who were fed up with living in a deep, dark and crowded valley - so they moved to…
Two By Two and a Half
The nursery class is lined up in twos and ready to go out with Miss Moo Hoo. Little Bat Jack is on his own at…
The Totally Terrifying Three
The Totally Terrifying Three consist of a big fat cumbersome fire breathing dragon, a stumpy grumpy little wicked witch and a stubbly GIANT in a…
The Scallywags Blow Their Top!
The Scallywags are a band of unruly wolves who find it hard to behave properly. But after they storm out of the Forest Show, they…
Goblins: Stone Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
Goblins: Tree Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
Goblins: Shadow Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
Goblins: Ghost Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
Goblins: Puddle Goblins
Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in…
The Scallywags
The Scallywags are a bunch of messy, noisy wolves who find it rather hard to behave properly. But as they soon discover, if it means…
Happy Birthday, Hugless Douglas!
A new edition of this bestselling story with a striking new cover. Hugless Douglas is very excited about his birthday surprise. But when the surprise…
Hello, Hugless Douglas!
Join Douglas for playtime, friend time and story time! How should the perfect day end for this hug-loving bear? Especially created for World Book Day…
My First Hugless Douglas activity book
With puzzles to solve, games to play and pictures to colour, plus over 100 stickers! Featuring Hugless Douglas and all the characters from the successful…
We Love You, Hugless Douglas!
The fourth Hugless Douglas adventure in this bestselling series with 1.4 million copies sold to date in 26 languages. When Douglas goes on a best…
The Three Wishes
The loveable duo from The Kiss That Missed are back in a third adventure! The hapless knight and his faithful horse are left to babysit…
The Ghost Library
The ghost library is a room full of empty shelves where the ghosts go to listen to stories borrowed from unsuspecting children - until they…
Just Like My Dad
One little lion cub can't wait to grow up and do everything just like his dad. From the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this humorous,…
Just Like My Mum
One mischievous little lion cub is keen to show how he can act just like his mum. But when it comes to bedtime, there's no…
Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep
Join Douglas on a sleepover in the third Hugless Douglas adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.4 million copies to date in 26 languages!…
The Kiss That Missed
The king is in a hurry and blows his son a bedtime kiss... but it misses. The kiss flies out of the window and a…
Good Knight Sleep Tight
A stunning sequel to the award-winning title The Kiss That Missed, which sold over 300,000 copies. The lovable and haphazard knight is back on another…
Don't Worry, Hugless Douglas
A new edition of this bestselling story with a striking new cover. Where do you go with a BIG worry? Hugless Douglas knows he can…
Hugless Douglas
Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He goes to try and find…