David Melling

Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in these enticing board books from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling. Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn't . . . and he doesn't always get things quite right!The teeny, tiny kittens have come to stay and Ruffles is NOT happy. They pounce and purr and snore and jump and POO! Worst of all, they want to play with Big Blue Blankie, and Ruffles doesn't want to share. Luckily, Ruffles' new feline friends show him that playing together is the very best way to make friends. Dog-lovers won't be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this preschool series from the creator of Hugless Douglas (over 5 million copies sold worldwide). Now in sturdy board book format - perfect for little hands!Also available in board book formatRuffles and the Red, Red CoatAvailable in hardback and paperback formatRuffles and the Red, Red CoatRuffles and the Teeny, Tiny KittensRuffles and the Cosy, Cosy BedRuffles and the New Green ThingRuffles and the Cold, Cold SnowRuffles and the Lost Bouncy Ball Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in these bright, sturdy refreshed board books from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling. Praise for Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat:"Guaranteed to strike a chord with your own mischievous pups!" - Lancashire PostJust like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn't . . . and he doesn't always get things quite right!. Ruffles LOVES scratching, digging and chewing but he does NOT like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!Dog-lovers won't be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this preschool series from the creator of Hugless Douglas (over 5 million copies sold worldwide). Now in sturdy board book format - perfect for little hands! Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Come on an alphabet adventure with Duck in this brilliantly funny story from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas. Duck is a magician. Abracadabra! He can conjure up a bunny, a chicken and even the king of the jungle. But can he make a dragon disappear? David Melling is one of the UK's best-loved author-illustrators and his stories combine brilliantly imaginative illustrations and unforgettable characters. 'A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.' Daily Mail

Six presents, five balloons, four pieces of cake ...all lead to one birthday hug! A delightful celebration of numbers with everyone's favourite bear, Hugless Douglas. A sturdy board book that is perfect for little paws. David Melling is one of the UK's best-loved author-illustrators and Douglas the brown bear is a timeless character. The Hugless Douglas books have sold over 1.4 million copies to date in 26 languages. Hello, Hugless Douglas! was a World Book Day picture book in 2014. '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

Sheep, bunnies, owl, bear ...come for a woodland walk with Douglas and discover his animal friends. A delightful celebration of animals with everyone's favourite bear, Hugless Douglas. A sturdy board book that is perfect for little paws. David Melling is one of the UK's best-loved author-illustrators and Douglas the brown bear is a timeless character. The Hugless Douglas books have sold over 1.4 million copies to date in 26 languages. Hello, Hugless Douglas! was a World Book Day picture book in 2014. '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