Don't Worry Douglas!
Written and Illustrated by David Melling
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 978-0-340-99981-3
Summary/Back cover:
Where do you go with a BIG worry? Douglas knows he can count on Dad...
Review:
This is a gorgeous wee book about a bear who is given a new hat, and accidentally destroys it. It is a perfect book for my almost-3 year old, as the moral of the story is that it's best to just own up and tell the truth - and it all turns out OK in the end. As we read through this book the first time, my son was a bit worried about whether Douglas would be in trouble, but told me he should "get his Daddy to fix it" - and each time we've read the book since then, he shouts at Douglas on the 3rd or 4th page to "tell your Daddy to fix it!" - not quite the solution, but close enough for now!
This is a great book to read to preschoolers - the illustrations are lovely and clear, the text is perfect for littlies. And I personally love the whole "you won't be in trouble if you tell the truth" moral that runs through the book.
My rating: 4.2 out of 5 - a definite keeper for our bookshelf.
If you'd like to purchase a copy of this book, you can find it here at Fishpond
Review written by Bronwyn
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