Don’t Do It, Doug

Doug is a hamster of insatiable curiosity and a penchant for trouble. From shaking cans of fizzy drink to raiding a hive for honey, he impulsively does things which other people would think twice about. Can he change his ways?

‘Don’t Do It, Doug’ is another wonderful story from Maudie Powell-Tuck and Duncan Beedie.

Acting without thinking is something which we are all guilty of from time to time. Snaccidents relating to chocolate and buying piles of books are things happen all too often in my life! Little children are often impulsive for a wide range of developmental reasons and this lovely story offers a humorous, non-judgemental way of opening conversations around considering consequences.

The bold, colourful illustrations are just wonderful! full of humour and offering plenty to linger over and discuss, they work perfectly with the minimal, chatty text which charts Doug’s many disasters. Diverting Doug with lots of activity works for a while, but the reader is left wondering whether he will make the right decision at the end of book, encouraging children to predict and explore the different scenarios which might ensue!

The book could also be used to inspire lots of lovely creative work from role play to ‘jumping’ Dougs and other art projects to science experiments! Perfect for school and home!

Don’t Do It, Doug

Maudie Powell-Tuck, illustrated by Duncan Beedie

Little Tiger ISBN: 978-1838919856

You can read my review of ‘Hank Goes Honk’ here and ‘Hank Meets Frank’ here