David Melling – författare

När Konrad vaknar längtar han efter en stor, lång, mjuk och skön kram. Men hur han än letar hittar han ingen. Till slut får han hjälp av Kanin som leder honom fram till en mörk grotta ... En underbar bilderbok om att få uppleva tryggheten hos en förälder. Med rolig kramguide på sista uppslaget!David Melling är en av Storbritanniens ledande barnboksförfattare/illustratörer. Hans böcker om Konrad har sålt i stora upplagor i Storbritannien och är översatta till närmare 20 språk. Böckerna kombinerar briljanta och fantasifulla illustrationer med en underbar känsla för hur det är att vara ett litet barn som ska lära känna sin omvärld.

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 . . .?

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 king is in a hurry and blows his son a bedtime kiss... but it misses. The kiss flies out of the window and a brave knight is sent on a fairytale quest to bring it back.Since this classic picturebook was published over 10 years ago, it has sold over 300,000 copies and become a favourite bedtime story for boys and girls everywhere.By the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this delightful tale is filled with humour, charm and bedtime kisses, and is great to read aloud. It is also a fantastic resource for teachers in lessons about fairytales.

Hugless Douglas and his pals are going camping in Badger's Wood. They are excited to make their tent into a tent shape, hop into their pyjamas and gather around Reading Rock for story time!But Little Sheep tells a story that gives Douglas the spooks, and he starts to hear some strange noises coming from outside the tent . . . Who could it be?Grab your hot chocolate and marshmallows and join Hugless Douglas and his pals for story time in the great outdoors!'A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.' - Daily MailThe Hugless Douglas series has sold over 2 million copies in 27 languages worldwide.

Join Douglas for springtime magic in a new adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.6 million copies to date in 24 languages!When a nest full of eggs comes crashing down Hugless Douglas offers to look after them until Swoopy Bird has built a new home. But Douglas soon discovers a hug is not enough to keep a little egg safe. David Melling is one of the UK's best-loved author-illustrators and his ninth book about Douglas the brown bear is as funny and compelling as the first. It combines brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world.'A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.' - Daily Mail

Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart.Douglas is very excited - he's off on a nature walk with all his friends from Little School! Miss Moo-Hoo has given everyone a worksheet with a list of interesting things to find: flowers, twigs, berries, and bugs. But soon, everyone is too busy searching to notice that - DRIP, DROP! - it's started to rain . . . Part of 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 . . .?

Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart.Hugless Douglas loves to play hide-and-seek, but he's so big he can NEVER find a good enough hiding place! Luckily, he joins Little Sheep's team, and the pair plan to be the best seekers ever. But when it comes to the big game, Douglas and Sheep get a little bit more lost than they originally planned . . . Part of 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 . . .?

Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart.Hugless Douglas loves to play hide-and-seek, but he's so big he can NEVER find a good enough hiding place! Luckily, he joins Little Sheep's team, and the pair plan to be the best seekers ever. But when it comes to the big game, Douglas and Sheep get a little bit more lost than they originally planned . . . Part of 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 . . .?

A celebration of the special relationship between father and child. From the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas series.One little lion cub can't wait to grow up and do everything just like his daddy!Join little lion and daddy lion as they get up to all sorts of fun and silliness together, in this funny, touching story.The perfect Father's Day or new dad gift.David Melling is the creator of the much-loved Hugless Douglas series. His books have been published in over 30 languages and sold more than 3 million copies.

A remarkable new picture book from an internationally acclaimed picture book creator, featuring two adorable wolf cubs in an ethereal woodland setting.Raven and Astra are a cheeky but lovable pair of little wolves. Every dawn and dusk their pack sing songs of care and protection for the enchanted forest where they live. But Raven and Astra want to play, not sing! They want to explore and have adventures.Which is all very well, until they go to a part of the forest they haven’t been to before, and come across two very mischievous wood sprites who decide to play a trick on them…

A remarkable new picture book from an internationally acclaimed picture book creator, featuring two adorable wolf cubs in an ethereal woodland setting.Raven and Astra are a cheeky but lovable pair of little wolves. Every dawn and dusk their pack sing songs of care and protection for the enchanted forest where they live. But Raven and Astra want to play, not sing! They want to explore and have adventures.Which is all very well, until they go to a part of the forest they haven’t been to before, and come across two very mischievous wood sprites who decide to play a trick on them…

Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series 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!.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 new preschool series from the creator of Hugless Douglas (over 2 million copies sold worldwide).Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens

Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series 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 POOP! Worst of all, they want to play with Big Blue Blankie, and Ruffles doesn't want to share. But the Teeny Tiny Kittens don't understand and there's trouble when Big Blue Blankie is accidentally ripped. Luckily, Ruffles' new feline friends show him that sharing together is the very best way to make friends and play.With brilliantly observed and hilarious animal illustrations by David Melling, whose series, Hugless Douglas, has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.The hilarious follow up to Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, where Ruffles does NOT like wearing his coat on a rainy day!A perfect picture book series for bedtime!

Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this brightly coloured new picture book series.There's a new green thing in Ruffles' bowl and he does NOT like it. Not. One. Little. Bit.But look! Ralph has come to play. Ruffles REALLY loves Ralph. Ralph always finds the best sticks, jumps the highest fences and digs the deepest holes.So, when Ralph spots the new green thing and happily takes a BIG bite, well . . . Ruffles soon decides that broccoli can't be so bad, after all. In fact, it's DELICIOUS!Lovable and funny, Ruffles is a typical toddler in doggy form - sometimes he laughs, sometimes he sulks, but with a little bit of help and understanding, he always gets there in the end.Dog-lovers won't be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new series from the creator of Hugless Douglas which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat and Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens.

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 BallIncludes 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.

Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of pre-school life in this new picture book series 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!Ruffles needs a quiet and cosy place to hide from the scary thunderstorm, but nowhere is quite right. Not the chair . . . not the box . . . not the towel . . . not the bucket . . . not the laundry basket . . . and not the mat. Perhaps there's one place where the loud, night noises don't seem so bad. Of course! Ruffles' very own cosy, cosy bed!Dog-lovers won't be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new preschool series from the creator of Hugless Douglas, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens and Ruffles and the New Green Thing.

Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this heart-warming picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.Ruffles loves scratching and sniffing and sleeping. But most of all, he loves his bouncy, bouncy ball!But wait! Where is Ruffles' bouncy, bouncy ball? It's not between the books, in the fishbowl, or even in the umbrella . . . Where could it possibly be? Can Ruby help Ruffles find his lost ball, or is there something else they can play with that would be just as fun? 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).Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens, Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, Ruffles and the Cosy, Cosy Bed, Ruffles and the New Green Thing and Ruffles and the Cold, Cold Snow. This hardback edition with a cloth quarter binding will make the perfect gift for any young child.

Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this heart-warming picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.Ruffles loves scratching and sniffing and sleeping. But most of all, he loves his bouncy, bouncy ball!But wait! Where is Ruffles' bouncy, bouncy ball? It's not between the books, in the fishbowl, or even in the umbrella . . . Where could it possibly be? Can Ruby help Ruffles find his lost ball, or is there something else they can play with that would be just as fun? 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).Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens, Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, Ruffles and the Cosy, Cosy Bed, Ruffles and the New Green Thing and Ruffles and the Cold, Cold Snow. 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 pre-school life in this new picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.Today it is snowing and the teeny, tiny kittens want to play outside! Ruffles loves the teeny, tiny kittens but Ruffles DOES NOT LOVE the snow. It's too cold, too slippy, too slidey and too sinky, ESPECIALLY in the deep snow places.But when the teeny tiny kittens get stuck, will Ruffles be very brave and help his friends?Dog-lovers won't be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new preschool series from the creator of Hugless Douglas, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.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!Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens, Ruffles and the New Green Thing and Ruffles and the Cosy, Cosy Bed.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.