New Releases by David Melling

Hugless Douglas and his pals are going camping in Badger''s Wood. They are excited to make their tent, hop into their pajamas and gather around for story time. But Little Sheep tells a story that gives Douglas the spooks, and he starts to hear some strange noises coming from outside the tent.

Join in Ruffles''s adventures as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored picture book series. Ruffles loves a lot of things, like digging, running, and sleeping. He does not love loud noises, especially at night. When Ruffles sees a flash and hears a loud bang, he knows that can only mean one thing: a thunderstorm! But there''s no place in the house that feels like just the right hiding spot from the storm outside. Hiding places should be quiet, safe, and most of all, cozy. That''s when Ruffles realizes the best place to be is his very own bed where the loud noises--and the storm--don''t feel so scary.

Ruffles does not love the snow. It''s cold... and slippy... and slidey... and sinky... especially in... the deep snow places. But when the teeny, tiny kittens get stuck, can Ruffles be very brave and help his friends?

"Eyeing the new green thing in his bowl with distaste, Ruffles refuses to try even the smallest nibble until his friend Ralph comes to play, happily giving the green thing a big bite, which encourages Ruffles to give it try, too!"--

Ruffles the dog learns that sharing with the bothersome kittens might not be so bad after all.

"Ruffles does not love his new red coat. But when Ruffles wants to play outside with his friend Ruby, perhaps he''ll decide that wearing his red coat isn''t so bad after all" -- Page 4 of cover.

Douglas is very excited - he''s off on a nature walk with all his friends from Little School. Miss Moo-Hoo has given everyone a worksheet with a list of interesting things to find - flowers, twigs, berries . . . and bugs. Soon everyone is too busy searching to notice that . . . DRIP, DROP . . . it''s started to rain! Join Douglas and his friends for some fun in the great outdoors in this brand-new adventure! The Hugless Douglas series has sold over 1.9 million copies worldwide. ''A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.'' - Daily Mail, ,

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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 planned - there''s all his fluffy duck friends to see, kites to fly and painting to be done. Will he be able to do everything? This adorable story will introduce the daily routine to the youngest of readers.

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 Street as Rabbit and the others began to yawn ... Rabbit helps his friends get ready for bed in this adorable bedtime story. But when they hear a strange noise it turns out to be a sad monster. Will they be able to cheer their new friend up before bedtime? David Melling has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Smarties Book Award and the Independent Booksellers Award. His Hugless Douglas books have sold over 1.4 million copies worldwide, and the loveable brown bear has starred in a World Book Day book as well as his own theatre show. Before becoming an internationally-acclaimed author-illustrator, David worked as an animation artist for films including the much-loved Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs. One of his most popular picture books The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day.

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 to play hide-and-seek but he''s so big he can never find a good enough hiding place. So he and Little Sheep team up to be the best seekers ever. But what happens when someone gets a little more lost than they planned? David Melling is one of the UK''s best-loved author-illustrators and his tenth book about Douglas the brown bear is as funny and compelling as the first. It combines brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world. ''A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.'' - Daily Mail

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 exploring the countryside. On the way they get lost - and a bit scared. Will Splosh be brave enough to ask for help? This adorable story will help introduce the idea of emotions to the youngest of readers.

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 nest full of eggs comes crashing down Hugless Douglas offers to look after them until Swoopy Bird has built a new home. But Douglas soon discovers a hug is not enough to keep a little egg safe. David Melling is one of the UK''s best-loved author-illustrators and his ninth book about Douglas the brown bear is as funny and compelling as the first. It combines brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world. ''A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.'' - Daily Mail

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 great to read aloud. Follow the hilarious pogo-stick loving bunnies through rain, wind, ice and snow. Whatever the weather, the funny bunnies always play together! Don''t miss Funny Bunnies: Up and Down - a brilliant introduction to opposites. Praise for Hugless Douglas: ''A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration. Daily Mail

Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart. Hugless Douglas knows what Christmas is all about: excitement, snow, finding a tree, sledging and being with friends. And one more thing of course . . . Christmas hugs! Part of the hugely popular Hugless Douglas series, with over 1.6 million copies sold in 30 languages! Are you ready to join Hugless Douglas and friends on more adventures . . . ?

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 Hugless Douglas. He''s starting Little School. Douglas is a bit nervous at first... but soon he''s having lots of fun playing with his new friends and joining in with all the fun activities! "A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration." Daily Mail "Hugless Douglas fits right in with the well-loved classics." Guardian The much-loved Hugless Douglas books have sold over 1.6 million copies. Combining brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it''s like to be a small child learning about the world.

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 strokeable touch-and-feel cover, this gorgeous gift book is bound to endear Douglas to yet more young fans. Now everyone can give the best and biggest bear hugs! Hello, Hugless Douglas! was a World Book Day picture book in 2014 and this bestselling series has sold over 1.4 million copies to date in 26 languages. ''A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.'' Daily Mail

Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart. The sheep are baking honey cakes and Douglas can''t wait to try them. But when the cakes get eaten, poor Douglas is left hungry. Can he ever be tempted to try something new? The perfect story for fussy eaters everywhere. The seventh book in the hugely popular series, with over 1.6 million copies sold in 30 languages! Are you ready to join Hugless Douglas and friends on more adventures . . .?

It''s bedtime for Hugless Douglas and he''s exploring some first words. Pyjamas, teddy, book ... and finally a hug for everyone!

Mae''n ddiwrnod mawr i Douglas. Mae cymaint i''w wneud yn yr ysgol. Llyfr stori yn dilyn hanes Douglas, yr arth. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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 back, but he doesn''t mind. As they walk through the woods, they hear, feel and see something rather unusual... what on earth could it possibly be? ''With playful text and a catchy refrain, Little Bat Jack proves that all the best things come in small packages.'' - Junior David Melling is one of the UK''s best-loved author-illustrators. The Hugless Douglas series has sold over 1.4 million copies in 26 languages.

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 meet their match in the shape of a little sheep. It''s not long before they are begging to be accepted again by the other animals. A brilliant follow-up to The Scallywags that shows, in the funniest possible way, that it doesn''t pay to lose your temper. From the bestselling creator of the Hugless Douglas series, which has sold over 1.4 million copies in 26 languages. ''A useful story to show children that it''s no fun being at the receiving end of a bad temper.'' - Junior

Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in case the goblins spot you... When tree goblins Butterfingers and Mildew lose their egglets, they must enlist the help of Two-Conks the tree and fellow goblin Drip, the inventor of Sock-Sucking. Can the gang find the baby egglets before a snootle-pig does? A riotous, laugh-out-loud funny series for younger readers from the bestselling author of Hugless Douglas, David Melling.

Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in case the goblins spot you... Drysniff, Sludge and Gusset have been squashed by a pig and turned into ghosts. They''ve been given a fine new home, but there''s just one problem: the Windy Nibblers are living there already. Sounds like the only answer is a haunting competition. May the scariest ghosts win! A riotous, laugh-out-loud funny series for younger readers from the bestselling author of Hugless Douglas, David Melling.