David Melling

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  • Bibliography:
    71 Books
  • First Book:
    October 2000
  • Latest Book:
    April 2025
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Book List in Order: 71 titles

  • Over the Moon!

  • Cartwheels in the Kitchen

  • The Kiss That Missed

    One evening, when the King is in a hurry, his goodnight kiss to the Little Prince goes astray. After rattling around the Prince's bedroom, it flies out the window and floats into the dark forest, where it has no business to be. The King decides to do...

  • Five Little Monkeys

    Favorite nursery songs are given fresh appeal in this lively interactive book. Inside are ten sturdy movable characters, so young children can help the Itsy-Bitsy Spider back up the spout-and more. Plus, each song comes with illustrated actions to he...

  • The Ghost Library

    An exquisite and magical tale about stories, and a girl who teaches ghosts how to have an endless supply of their own stories -- features a glow-in-the-dark cover and a two-page foldout The ghost library is a room full of empty shelves wher...

  • Good Knight Sleep Tight

    A stunning sequel to the award-winning title The Kiss That Missed. The lovable and haphazard knight is back on another quest to find the finest feathers in the kingdom to fill the royal pillow and stop the little princess making that terrible noise!...

  • The Dinosaur Game

    How many animals can Fidget and Quilly be in a day? There are tigers and polar bears. crocodiles and dinosaurs in this wonderful lift the flap book. This lovely story captures the magic of play and the small rivalries between friends that loom large ...

  • The Scallywags

    The Scallywags are a pack of wolves. When they aren't being lazy and shiftless, they spend the day jumping around and clowning around and getting into all kinds of mischief. They make a lot of noise and throw their food around and make general nuisan...

  • The Three Wishes

    The knight and his horse from the best-selling The Kiss That Missed are back with a third fantastic adventure. This time they are appointed royal babysitters for the weekend, but it's a lot harder than they think! The lovable hapless duo from The Kis...



  • Just Like My Mum

    This little lion cub is keen to point out the similarities between him and his mum. However, when it comes to certain things, there's no one just like mum! David Melling also wrote 'Just Like My Dad'....

  • Stone Goblins

    Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in case the goblins spot you...Saggypant and Seepage are stone goblins, but they're not much good at collecting...

  • Two by Two and a Half

    The nursery class is lined up in twos and ready to go out with Miss Moo Hoo. Little Bat Jack is on his own at the back, but he doesn't mind. As they walk through the woods, they hear, feel and see something rather unusual... what on earth could it...

  • Tree Goblins

    Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in case the goblins spot you...When tree goblins Butterfingers and Mildew lose their egglets, they must e...

  • Puddle Goblins

    Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in case the goblins spot you...One stormy night, Septic the Puddle Goblin falls down a well. He's quite happ...

  • The Star-Faced Crocodile

    A warm tale of friendship and music accompanied by vibrant watercolor artwork from the best-selling author, David Melling. Introducing two fabulously fun characters a bear with a banjo and a star-faced crocodile, this is a tale of friendship and of m...

  • Shadow Goblins

    Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in case the goblins spot you...Stinglip and Pungent are at Shadow Goblin school, learning how to st...

  • Just Like My Dad

    One little lion cub can''t wait to grow up and do everything just like his dad.

    From the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this humorous, touching tale is for anyone who loves their dad - even if they are moody, lazy and good at prete...

  • Just Like My Mom

    Have you ever wanted to be just like your mom? This little lion cub is quick to point out the similarieties between him and his mom. But, when it comes to certain things like making making little lion cub feel better or helping him make fun toys, he ...

  • Goblins

    Drysniff, Sludge and Gusset have been squashed by a pig and turned into ghosts. They've been given a fine new home, but there's just one problem - the Windy Nibblers are living there already. Sounds like the only answer is a haunting competition. May...



  • Hugless Douglas

    Douglas is a young bear looking for a hug. But each time he thinks he has found that very special feeling, it turns out to be a false alarm. The big rock he hugs is too...oof! HEAVY. The tall tree he hugs is too...ouch! SPLINTERY. And the cozy-lookin...

  • Scallywags Blow Their Top

    The Scallywags are a band of unruly wolves who find it hard to behave properly. But after they storm out of the Forest Show, they meet their match in the shape of a little sheep. it's not long before they are begging to be accepted again by the other...

  • Don't Worry Douglas

    David Melling is one of the leading children's author/illustrators today and this, his second book about Douglas, the little brown bear is as funny and compelling as the first. It combines brilliantly imaginitive illustrations with an endearing sense...

  • Don't Worry Douglas!

  • Don't Worry, Douglas!

    Douglas the big, brown, lovable bear is back! His dad gives him a special gift, a new woolly hat! But then something terrible happens. Douglas's hat gets caught on a tree and turns into one long string of spaghetti! How will he ever tell his dad? Dou...

  • Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep

    Douglas is very excited about Rabbit's sleepover, but he collects so many friends along the way that soon it's a big squash in Rabbit's small burrow! Can Douglas think of a way for them all to get some sleep? David Melling is one the leading children...

  • The Tale of Jack Frost

    An exquisitely illustrated original tale based on the mythical character reveals how Jack Frost earned his name There was once a group of trees that was fed up with living in a deep, dark, and crowded valley, so it moved to the enchanted...

  • The Scallywags Blow Their Top!

    The Scallywags are a band of unruly wolves who find it hard to behave properly. But after they storm out of the Forest Show, they meet their match in the shape of a little sheep. It's not long before they are begging to be accepted again by the ot...

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  • Don't Worry, Hugless Douglas



  • Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleepover

    Douglas is excited to go to Rabbit's sleepover. On his way he runs into Little Sheep and invites him along too. But Douglas brings along more guests than he realizes! With too many animals and not enough space, how will anyone ever get to sleep? Doug...

  • Splish, Splash, Splosh!

    Lining up to take a dip in the pool, Splosh the duck and his friends, garbed in their best bathing suits and swimming accessories, invite young children to practice counting from one to 10 as each duck waddles, bounces and splashes into the water....

  • My First Hugless Douglas Activity Book

    With puzzles to solve, games to play and pictures to colour, plus over 100 stickers! Featuring Hugless Douglas and all the characters from the successful series, this great value activity book is packed with things to do. Children will love drawing D...

  • We Love You, Hugless Douglas!

    Poor Douglas! All he wants is a best friend. Flossie has one, and Cow has one and even the rabbits have a special group just for best friends! Will Douglas ever have a best friend of his own? Maybe what he is looking for is right under his nose!...

  • Douglas a'r Parti Cysgu Cwl

  • Funny Bunnies

  • Ghost Goblins

    Beware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in case the goblins spot you...Drysniff, Sludge and Gusset have been squashed by a pig and turned into gh...

  • Happy Birthday, Hugless Douglas! Board Book


    A new edition of this bestselling story with a striking new cover.

    Hugless Douglas is very excited about his birthday surprise. But when the surprise turns out to be his over-excited twin cousins, Douglas is sure this will be the worst bir...

  • Hugless Douglas First Words

    Hugless Douglas introduces some key first words in a charming way and ends with a hug, as always! It's bedtime for Hugless Douglas and he's exploring some first words. Pyjamas, teddy, book . . . and finally a hug from Mum! A delightful celebration of...

  • How to Hug with Hugless Douglas

    Stretch. smile and squeeeeeeze, and join Hugless Douglas and his friends for a fun-filled hugging competition. What prize will Douglas win? With a soft and strokeable touch-and-feel cover, this gorgeous gift book is bound to endear Douglas to yet ...



  • D Is for Duck!

    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 d...

  • Hugless Douglas and the Great Cake Bake


    Join Douglas on a honey hunt in the seventh Hugless Douglas adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.4 million copies to date in 26 languages!

    The sheep are baking honey cakes and Douglas can''t wait to try them. He''s sure that ...

  • Combat at the Castle

  • Just Like My Daddy

  • To the Rescue!

  • Colour with Splosh!

    This bright, bold, rhyming story from the creator of Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to colours for the very young and great to read aloud.

    Small children will fall in love with Splosh as he searches for his fluffy duck f...

  • Hugless Douglas Goes to Little School

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    A charmingly funny Hugless Douglas story. Perfect for reassuring little ones going to school or nursery for the first time.

    It''s a big day for Hugless Douglas. He''s starting Little School. Douglas is a bit nervous at first... but soon he...

  • Hugless Douglas and the Great Cake Bake Board Book

  • Splosh!

    This bright, bold rhyming story from the creator of Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to numbers and counting for the very young and great to read aloud.

    Count from one to ten with the adorable Splosh and his hilarious fluf...

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  • Hugless Douglas and the Baby Birds

    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 ...

  • Once Upon a Bedtime

    The perfect bedtime story by the bestselling author and illustrator of the 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...

  • Merry Christmas, Hugless Douglas

    Join Douglas for festive fun in the eighth Hugless Douglas adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.4 million copies to date in 26 languages!

    Hugless Douglas knows what Christmas is all about - it''s excitement, snowing sheep, find...

  • Hugless Douglas Plays Hide-and-seek

  • A Day with Splosh

    Join Splosh on his busy day in this fun story from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas.

    Splosh has a busy day at Little School planned - there's all his fluffy duck friends to see, kites to fly and painting to be done. Will he be abl...

  • Smile with Splosh

    Is Splosh happy or sad? Find out in this fun adventure from the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas.

    Splosh and his fluffy duck friends are exploring the countryside. On the way they get lost - and a bit scared. Will Splosh be brave enou...

  • Ruffles and the Teeny Tiny Kittens

  • Happy Birthday, Hugless Douglas!

  • Hugless Douglas Animals

  • Hugless Douglas Colors

  • Hugless Douglas Numbers

  • Rain or Shine

    This bright, bold, rhyming story from the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to weather for the very young and great to read aloud.Follow the hilarious pogo-stick loving bunnies through rain, wind, ice and ...

  • Up and Down

    This bright, bold rhyming story from the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to opposites for the very young and great to read aloud.Follow these hilarious pogo-stick loving bunnies through their crazy day. ...

  • Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat

    Join in with Ruffles as he faces all the trials and tribulations of toddler life in this brightly colored new picture book series from award-winning author and illustrator David Melling. As Ruffles learns about the world around him, he discovers the...

  • Ruffles and the New Green Thing

    Laugh with Ruffles as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored picture book series.There’s a new green thing in Ruffles’s bowl, and he does not want to try even the smallest nibble. When his friend Ralph comes to...

  • Hugless Douglas and the Nature Walk

  • Hugless Douglas Goes Camping

    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,...

  • Ruffles and the Cosy, Cosy Bed

  • Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens

    Join in Ruffles’s adventures as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored series, now available as board books.As Ruffles learns about the world around him, he discovers there are lots of things he likes . . . and some ...

  • Ruffles and the Cold, Cold Snow

    Join in Ruffles’s adventures as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored picture book series.Ruffles loves a lot of things, like howling, scratching, eating, and playing with the teeny, tiny kittens. He does not love t...

  • Ruffles and the Cozy, Cozy Bed

    Join in Ruffles's adventures as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored picture book series.Ruffles loves a lot of things, like digging, running, and sleeping. He does not love loud noises, especially at night. When Ruffles...

  • Ruffles and the Bouncy, Bouncy Ball

    Join in Ruffles’s adventures as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored picture book series.Ruffles loves a lot of things, like howling, scratching, eating, and playing with his bouncy ball. When Ruffles loses his bou...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

David Melling has published 71 books.

The next book by David Melling, Ruffles and the Bouncy, Bouncy Ball, will be published in April 2025.

The first book by David Melling, Over the Moon!, was published in October 2000.

No. David Melling does not write books in series.
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