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 2 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.
A humorous tale withy funny illustrations... - JuniorA celebration of the father/child relationship. David Melling's approach is affectionate and comic... - The GuardianThis charming book ... had the whole family in stitches again and again. Enormous fun and a big hit. - Carousel, Issue 23Children adore his wacky illustrations and zany sense of humour - Your New BabyPraise for David Melling:'lively illustrations of animals doing joyously batty things - making even our quietest toddler shriek with laughter.' - CarouselBoldly and beautifully drawn - Limited EditionA humorous and touching tale from David Melling. - Primary Times
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