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Hugless Douglas Paperback – 11 Aug. 2016

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 303 ratings
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Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart.

When Hugless Douglas wakes up one bright spring morning, there's one thing he desperately needs: a great big hug. Everyone knows the best hugs are BIG and TALL and COSY, but when Douglas heads out to look for one, none of them feel quite right . . . Will poor Douglas ever find the perfect bear hug?

The first 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 . . .?

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Hugless Douglas
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    26.1 x 0.5 x 26.5 cm
  6. Publisher
    Hodder Children's Books
  7. Publication date
    11 Aug. 2016
  8. ISBN-10
    9780340950630
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0340950630
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Oozes the 'ah' factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug ― Sunday Independent (Dublin)

Endearing and funny ― Bournemouth Daily Echo

A charming and endearing tale ― The Bookseller

This deceptively simply story quickly becomes a favourite ― Carousel

One for softies big and small ― Junior

Heart-warming ... a perfect tale to share with little ones ― Families Magazine

Great fun ― Nursery World

The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved ― Parents In Touch

Awww... Hugless Douglas is so sweet! ― Bookwitch

A charming and endearing tale about searching for the right one. ― Bookseller

A thoroughly enjoyable experience. ― Bookbag

Douglas... will no doubt become a hit as he is such a lovable character. ― Families South West

Make sure this adorable books is top of the pile for bedtime reads. ― Maternity & Infant

'... the perfect bedtime book.' ― Booktrust.org.uk

Good for a bedtime snuggle-up. ― Cork Evening Echo

The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved. ― parentsintouch.co.uk

Oozes the 'aah' factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug. ― Dublin Sunday Independent

This deceptively simple story quickly becomes a favourite. ― Carousel

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Join Hugless Douglas on his search for the perfect bear hug in this well-loved classic.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0340950633
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder Children's Books (11 Aug. 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780340950630
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0340950630
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 26.1 x 0.5 x 26.5 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 303 ratings

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Customers find the book easy to read and fun. They appreciate the lovely, heartwarming story with simple, uncomplicated illustrations. The book appeals to both children and adults, with its examples of hugs on the back page being a good learning opportunity and fun.

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25 customers mention ‘Readability’25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it a fun read with lovely pictures and a sturdy board book. The story is sweet and cute for toddlers, with nice illustrations.

"This is one of my favourite books! It is a lovely simple story and the illustration is, as always, gorgeous...." Read more

"...The board book is a good idea as his other well-loved paperbacks are now looking very dog-eared." Read more

"Cute book for a toddler, nicely done with lovely illustrations...." Read more

"...it to discuss feelings and friendships but mainly it is just a very sweet book with a loveable character the children can relate to...." Read more

23 customers mention ‘Story quality’23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it heartwarming and a nice bedtime read. The story is uncomplicated and quick, making it a quick and easy read for kids.

"This is one of my favourite books! It is a lovely simple story and the illustration is, as always, gorgeous...." Read more

"...It is a simple little story, but it is good and amuses little ones...." Read more

"...It's short, uncomplicated story is a quick bedtime read and the hilarious attempts at finding a hug crack my daughter up every time...." Read more

"...but my son was happy enough with both, and is always a favourite story for bedtime." Read more

15 customers mention ‘Illustrations’15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find them beautiful, colorful, and fun to read. The pictures serve as prompts for readers.

"...It is a lovely simple story and the illustration is, as always, gorgeous...." Read more

"My four year old absolutely loves this and can read it using the pictures as prompts...." Read more

"Cute book for a toddler, nicely done with lovely illustrations...." Read more

"...The illustrations are amazing. Would highly recommend this!" Read more

9 customers mention ‘Book appeal’9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's appeal. They find it engaging for both children and adults. The examples of hugs on the back page are seen as a good learning opportunity and fun.

"...It is a simple little story, but it is good and amuses little ones...." Read more

"...year-old took this book out of her school library and it instantly became a family favorite...." Read more

"Appealing to both children and adults, the examples of hugs on back page is both a good learning opportunity and fun!" Read more

"Lovely story. Well received by five and six year olds." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Hug content’6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the hug content in the book. They appreciate the examples of hugs on the back page, which provide a good learning opportunity and are fun for children. The descriptions accompanying the hugs, like the Daisy Chain hug and unrequited hug, are appreciated. Readers also mention that the funny attempts at finding a hug crack them up.

"...They particularly like the descriptions that accompany the hugs, 'Daisy chain hug', 'unrequited hug' and I shan't spoil any of the others .... Just..." Read more

"...uncomplicated story is a quick bedtime read and the hilarious attempts at finding a hug crack my daughter up every time...." Read more

"I love reading this story to my boys, as I always get great big cuddles when it's finished!..." Read more

"Appealing to both children and adults, the examples of hugs on back page is both a good learning opportunity and fun!" Read more

4 customers mention ‘Humor’4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. It's an amusing story that makes children laugh. They find it a fun learning experience for their kids.

"...this from the library and he absolutely loves it and never fails to burst out laughing when he gets to a certain page...." Read more

"Nice little book, quite funny, my 4 years old likes it" Read more

"...examples of hugs on back page is both a good learning opportunity and fun!" Read more

"Nice amusing story, hugs with mum are best! Daughter (2) loves it." Read more

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  • Mr. John A. Evans
    5.0 out of 5 stars David Melling at his best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2013
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    This is one of my favourite books! It is a lovely simple story and the illustration is, as always, gorgeous. My children's favourite part is in the back of the book where there are 20 or so illustrations of the characters in the book hugging in a variety of fun ways. They particularly like the descriptions that accompany the hugs, 'Daisy chain hug', 'unrequited hug' and I shan't spoil any of the others .... Just get yourself a copy of the book!
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  • Mamwah
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great little story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 June 2012
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    My four year old absolutely loves this and can read it using the pictures as prompts. It is a simple little story, but it is good and amuses little ones. My son particularly likes the poor little owl which ends up all ruffled up after one of Douglas' over enthusiastic hugs! The board book is a good idea as his other well-loved paperbacks are now looking very dog-eared.
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  • Gabi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute illustrations nice story line
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2020
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    Cute book for a toddler, nicely done with lovely illustrations. Our baby girl loves the story about a baby bear looking for someone to hug, eventually ending up in mums arms :)
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  • angel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2014
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    As a childminder I read this book at the request of the children at least once a day, we use it to discuss feelings and friendships but mainly it is just a very sweet book with a loveable character the children can relate to. I will be buying more in the series. Just be careful some of these books are cheaper if you buy the paper copy which is not on.
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  • Lisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars A bedtime favorite!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 March 2012
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    My 3-year-old took this book out of her school library and it instantly became a family favorite. I had to eventually buy a copy for her so we could return hers to the school. It's short, uncomplicated story is a quick bedtime read and the hilarious attempts at finding a hug crack my daughter up every time. The illustrations are amazing. Would highly recommend this!
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  • jodeshep
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love Douglas!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2013
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    My son had been asking for this book for a while (after seeing it in advertised inside another of his Douglas books), and I finally ordered it for his birthday. I admit I was disappointed to see how small the book and bear were when they arrived (book approx 17x17cm, bear about 15cm tall) but my son was happy enough with both, and is always a favourite story for bedtime.
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  • Mummy2two
    5.0 out of 5 stars especially nice just before bed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2014
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    This is a really lovely book, especially nice just before bed. But the best bit for my 4 year old is the little pictures of all the different types of hugs at the end! Will definitely be getting some more of these books in the future!
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  • PK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story, beautifully illustrated
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2021
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    Charming set of stories, to which my grandchildren (ages 2-5) related very well. Appropriate morality and beautifully illustrated. Will buy the whole series eventually.
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  • Karin Fava
    5.0 out of 5 stars Auf der Suche nach einer Umarmung
    Reviewed in Germany on 3 March 2021
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    Hugless Douglas mag zwar nur auf englisch erhältlich sein, aber der Inhalt der Geschichte und die Bilder sind international. Douglas, der Bär, möchte doch nur eine Umarmung. Ohne zuviel verraten zu wollen, das Buch hat ein Happyend. Für alle, die mal eine Umarmung brauchen oder eine in Buchform verschenken möchten. Für jede Bärin und jeden Bären mit grossem Herz.
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  • Mridu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
    Reviewed in India on 23 November 2020
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    A beautiful book for kids! My kids enjoyed reading it a lot!
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  • Dennis A. Brennan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hugless Douglas - has a big heart
    Reviewed in the United States on 9 August 2018
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    Hugless Douglas is a great story no matter whatever the age of your child is. Even more important it shows the
    importance of hugs - adults and children. It will bring a smile to your face and a tug on your heart. Buy it, read it
    and love it.
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  • Deb Dunne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy !
    Reviewed in Australia on 21 August 2023
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    Buying for my granddaughter, Qld State Library program, 50 books to read before you’re 5. Another for her library
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  • Emilio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonito
    Reviewed in Spain on 26 May 2016
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    A mi hija de cuatro años le encanta. Y a mi me encanta leerselo. Además es resistente y con buen tamaño.
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