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Once Upon a Bedtime

By David Melling
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Once Upon a Bedtime by David Melling is a charming children's book that intertwines the magic of bedtime storytelling with the whimsical adventures of a group of delightful characters. The story captures the imagination as it explores themes of friendship and creativity, offering a cosy and enchanting reading experience for young children. The vibrant illustrations and playful narrative make it a perfect choice for bedtime reading, encouraging little ones to dream as they drift off to sleep.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate delightful bedtime stories filled with whimsy and heart. It offers a captivating, imaginative tale sure to enchant young readers and provide a comforting routine for bedtime. The vibrant illustrations and gentle narrative might appeal to anyone seeking a sweet and memorable read with little ones.

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The perfect bedtime story by the bestselling author and illustrator of the number one bestselling Hugless Douglas series, David Melling.

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340989715

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: full colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

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 2 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.

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