David Melling

  • 5 stars across 42 books
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.
11th August 2016

Hugless Douglas

Meet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart. When Hugless Douglas wakes up one bright spring morning, there's ... MoreHugless Douglas

(21 reviews) Review
15th September 2022

Goldilocks and the Three Crocodiles

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Goldilocks and her little dog ... MoreGoldilocks and the Three Crocodiles

(16 reviews) Review
2nd April 2015

Knight in Training: Dragons Can't Swim: Book 1

A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbigg... MoreKnight in Training: Dragons Can't Swim: Book 1

(2 reviews) Review
15th July 1993

Five Little Ducks

(2 reviews) Review
13th January 2005

Gently Bentley

Gently Bentley! Bentley was fond of his squashy caterpillar. But one day Bentley, who was a little rough, bit it and the... MoreGently Bentley

(2 reviews) Review
6th May 2010

The Flying Diggers

Transforming diggers, a rescue adventure and the power of imagination - a surefire hit with boys, created by the bes... MoreThe Flying Diggers

(2 reviews) Review
4th May 2017

Knight in Training: To the Rescue!: Book 6

A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins ha... MoreKnight in Training: To the Rescue!: Book 6

(2 reviews) Review
2nd July 2015

Knight in Training: A Horse Called Dora: Book 2

A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins' o... MoreKnight in Training: A Horse Called Dora: Book 2

(1 review) Review
1st October 2015

Knight in Training: A Very Bothersome Bear: Book 3

A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins' o... MoreKnight in Training: A Very Bothersome Bear: Book 3

(1 review) Review
11th August 2016

Knight in Training: Spots, Stripes and Zigzags: Book 4

A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbigg... MoreKnight in Training: Spots, Stripes and Zigzags: Book 4

(1 review) Review
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