Once Upon a Bedtime

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Once Upon a Bedtime
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Melling
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 272,Width 248
ISBN/Barcode 9780340989715
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations full colour throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publication Date 22 August 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

Hugless Douglas fits right in with the well-loved classics like Winnie the Pooh and Paddington Bear and will be remembered for many years to come. - Guardian Possibly the most endearing bear in picture books. - Guardian on Hugless Douglas A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration. - Daily Mail