Once Upon a Bedtime
Published on 22. August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-340-98971-5 (ISBN)
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
Ideal for encouraging little ones to try something new * Baby London * Hugless Douglas has built up a huge army of fans - and no wonder. He is wonderfully appealing and his adventures are irresistible. It's a lovely story and a great one to share with a fussy eater. * Parents In Touch * A very realistic portrayal of the baking process with a three year old. Hugless Douglas fans will enjoy all the action. * The Bookbag * Adorable illustration and hilarious characterful sheep with wickedly naughty expressions. Clever and entertaining with a little nod to healthy eating * South Wales Evening Post * The masterful David Melling brings all of his storytelling and illustrating skills to this book * School Librarian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Illustrations
full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 250 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
207 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-98971-5 (9780340989715)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
David Melling
Once Upon a Bedtime
E-Book
05/2018
1st Edition
Hodder Children's Books
€3.99
Available for download
Person
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.