Hugless Douglas by David Melling

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Cat in picture books

I have to confess to being totally in love with some picture books because of their illustrations as well as the stories and David Melling is one of several I adore. Hugless Douglas is fantastic and as usual David’s illustrations make the story that extra bit special. Douglas is a bear who wakes up one spring morning in need of a hug. As he goes in search of one, none seem quite right – too small, too short and too uncomfortable. Suddenly Douglas meets a bear who he feels he knows very, very well. A bear who can give him the hug he so desperately seeks – his mum of course! Packed with beautifully crafted and humourous drawings it doesn’t get any better than this as a book to quietly chuckle your way through as well as buy as a gift for any new mum, mum-to-be or of course your own fantastic mum! Children will love the story with its concept comparisons and fun story.