Ever feel like you need a really big bear hug?

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 . . .?

"Oozes the 'ah' factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug" - Sunday Independent (Dublin)

"Endearing and funny" - Bournemouth Daily Echo

"A charming and endearing tale" - The Bookseller

"This deceptively simply story quickly becomes a favourite" - Carousel

"One for softies big and small" - Junior

"Heart-warming ... a perfect tale to share with little ones" - Families Magazine

"Great fun" - Nursery World

"The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved" - Parents In Touch

"Awww... Hugless Douglas is so sweet!" - Bookwitch

"A charming and endearing tale about searching for the right one." - Bookseller

"A thoroughly enjoyable experience." - Bookbag

"Douglas... will no doubt become a hit as he is such a lovable character." - Families South West

"Make sure this adorable books is top of the pile for bedtime reads." - Maternity & Infant

"'... the perfect bedtime book.'" - Booktrust.org.uk

"Good for a bedtime snuggle-up." - Cork Evening Echo

"The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved." - parentsintouch.co.uk

"Oozes the 'aah' factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug." - Dublin Sunday Independent

"This deceptively simple story quickly becomes a favourite." - Carousel