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		<title>Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ruff! Ruff! Hello, Ruffles! Ruffles is a typical toddler who experiences all the highs and lows of preschool life as he learns about the world around him. There are lots of things he likes - and lots of things he doesn't! He loves scratching, digging and chewing but he does not like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><p><b>Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in these bright, sturdy refreshed board books from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.</b></p>
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<p><b>Praise for <i> Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat:</i></b></p>
<p>&#8220;Guaranteed to strike a chord with your own mischievous pups!&#8221; &#8211; <i>Lancashire Post</i></p>
<p>Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn&#8217;t . . . and he doesn&#8217;t always get things quite right!.</p>
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<p>Ruffles LOVES scratching, digging and chewing but he does NOT like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!</p>
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<p><b>Dog-lovers won&#8217;t be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this preschool series from the creator of <i>Hugless Douglas</i> (over 5 million copies sold worldwide). Now in sturdy board book format &#8211; perfect for little hands!</b></p>
<p> <b>Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories AloudÃ¯ ¿ ½ audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.  </b></p></p>
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		<title>Ruffles and the lost bouncy ball</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ruffles loves scratching and sniffing and sleeping. But most of all, he loves his bouncy, bouncy ball! But wait! Where is Ruffles' bouncy, bouncy ball? It's not between the books, in the fishbowl, or even in the umbrella. Where could it possibly be? Can Ruby help Ruffles find his lost ball, or is there something else they can play with that would be just as fun?]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><p><b>Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this heart-warming picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.</b></p>
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<p>Ruffles loves scratching and sniffing and sleeping. But most of all, he loves his bouncy, bouncy ball!</p>
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<p>But wait! Where is Ruffles&#8217; bouncy, bouncy ball? It&#8217;s not between the books, in the fishbowl, or even in the umbrella . . . Where could it <i>possibly</i> be? Can Ruby help Ruffles find his lost ball, or is there something else they can play with that would be just as fun? </p>
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<p>Dog-lovers won&#8217;t be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this preschool series from the creator of <i>Hugless Douglas</i> (over 5 million copies sold worldwide).</p>
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<p>Other titles in the series include: <i>Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens</i>, <i>Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat</i>, <i>Ruffles and the Cosy, Cosy Bed</i>, <i>Ruffles and the New Green Thing</i> and <i> Ruffles and the Cold, Cold Snow. </i></p></p>
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		<title>Ruffles and the cold, cold snow</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today it is snowing and the teeny, tiny kittens want to play outside. Ruffles loves the teeny, tiny kittens but Ruffles DOES NOT LOVE the snow. It's too cold, too slippy, too slidey and too sinky, ESPECIALLY in the deep snow places. But when the teeny tiny kittens get stuck, will Ruffles be very brave and help his friends?]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of pre-school life in this new picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.</b></p>
<p>Today it is snowing and the teeny, tiny kittens want to play outside! Ruffles loves the teeny, tiny kittens but Ruffles DOES NOT LOVE the snow. It&#8217;s too cold, too slippy, too slidey and too sinky, ESPECIALLY in the deep snow places.</p>
<p>But when the teeny tiny kittens get stuck, will Ruffles be very brave and help his friends?</p>
<p>Dog-lovers won&#8217;t be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new preschool series from the creator of <i>Hugless Douglas</i>, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.</p>
<p>Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn&#8217;t . . . and he doesn&#8217;t always get things quite right!</p>
<p>Other titles in the series include: <i>Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens, Ruffles and the New Green Thing </i>and<i> Ruffles and the Cosy, Cosy Bed</i>.</p>
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		<title>Ruffles and the New Green Thing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There's a new green thing in Ruffles' bowl and he does not like it. But look! Ralph has come to play. Ruffles really loves Ralph. Ralph always finds the best sticks, jumps the highest fences and digs the deepest holes. So, when Ralph spots the new green thing and happily takes a big bite, Ruffles soon decides that broccoli can't be so bad, after all.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><p><b>Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this brightly coloured new picture book series.</b></p>
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<p>There&#8217;s a new green thing in Ruffles&#8217; bowl and he does NOT like it. Not. One. Little. Bit.</p>
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<p>But look! Ralph has come to play. Ruffles REALLY loves Ralph. Ralph always finds the best sticks, jumps the highest fences and digs the deepest holes.</p>
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<p>So, when Ralph spots the new green thing and happily takes a BIG bite, well . . . Ruffles soon decides that broccoli can&#8217;t be so bad, after all. In fact, it&#8217;s DELICIOUS!</p>
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<p>Lovable and funny, Ruffles is a typical toddler in doggy form &#8211; sometimes he laughs, sometimes he sulks, but with a little bit of help and understanding, he always gets there in the end.</p>
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<p>Dog-lovers won&#8217;t be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new series from the creator of <i>Hugless Douglas</i> which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.</p>
<p>Other titles in the series include: <i>Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat</i> and <i>Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens</i>.</p></p>
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		<title>Hugless Douglas Goes Camping</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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, and he starts to hear some strange noises coming from outside the tent - who could it be?]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hugless Douglas and his pals are going camping in Badger&#8217;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!</p>
<p>But Little Sheep tells a story that gives Douglas the spooks, and he starts to hear some strange noises coming from outside the tent . . . Who could it be?</p>
<p>Grab your hot chocolate and marshmallows and join Hugless Douglas and his pals for story time in the great outdoors!</p>
<p>&#8216;A new Hugless Douglas book is always a cause for celebration.&#8217; &#8211; Daily Mail</p>
<p>The Hugless Douglas series has sold over 2 million copies in 27 languages worldwide.</p>
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		<title>Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ruff! Ruff! Hello, Ruffles! Ruffles is a typical toddler who experiences all the highs and lows of preschool life as he learns about the world around him. There are lots of things he likes and lots of things he doesn't! The Teeny Tiny Kittens have come to stay and Ruffles is NOT happy. They pounce and purr and snore and jump and POOP! Worst of all, they want to play with Big Blue Blankie, and Ruffles doesn't want to share. But the Teeny Tiny Kittens don't understand and there's trouble when Big Blue Blankie is accidentally ripped. Luckily, Ruffles' new feline friends show him that sharing together is the very best way to make friends and play.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series from the award-winning author and illustrator David Melling.</p>
<p>Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn&#8217;t . . . and he doesn&#8217;t always get things quite right!</p>
<p>The Teeny Tiny Kittens have come to stay and Ruffles is NOT happy. They pounce and purr and snore and jump and POOP! Worst of all, they want to play with Big Blue Blankie, and Ruffles doesn&#8217;t want to share. But the Teeny Tiny Kittens don&#8217;t understand and there&#8217;s trouble when Big Blue Blankie is accidentally ripped. Luckily, Ruffles&#8217; new feline friends show him that sharing together is the very best way to make friends and play.</p>
<p>With brilliantly observed and hilarious animal illustrations by David Melling, whose series, <i>Hugless Douglas</i>, has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.</p>
<p>The hilarious follow up to Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, where Ruffles does NOT like wearing his coat on a rainy day!</p>
<p>A perfect picture book series for bedtime!</p>
<p><p/>Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free &#8220;Stories Aloud&#8221; audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!</p>
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		<title>Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ruff! Ruff! Hello, Ruffles! Ruffles is a typical toddler who experiences all the highs and lows of preschool life as he learns about the world around him. There are lots of things he likes - and lots of things he doesn't! He loves scratching, digging and chewing but he does not like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series from the award-winning author and illustrator David Melling.</p>
<p>Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn&#8217;t . . . and he doesn&#8217;t always get things quite right!.</p>
<p>Ruffles LOVES scratching, digging and chewing but he does NOT like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!</p>
<p>Dog-lovers won&#8217;t be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new preschool series from the creator of <i>Hugless Douglas</i> (over 5 million copies sold worldwide).</p>
<p>Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free &#8216;Stories Aloud&#8217; audio recording &#8211; just scan the QR code and listen along!</p>
<p>Other titles in the series include: <i>Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens</i></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ruff! Ruff! Hello, Ruffles! Ruffles is a typical toddler who experiences all the highs and lows of preschool life as he learns about the world around him. There are lots of things he likes and lots of things he doesn't! The Teeny Tiny Kittens have come to stay and Ruffles is NOT happy. They pounce and purr and snore and jump and POOP! Worst of all, they want to play with Big Blue Blankie, and Ruffles doesn't want to share. But the Teeny Tiny Kittens don't understand and there's trouble when Big Blue Blankie is accidentally ripped. Luckily, Ruffles' new feline friends show him that sharing together is the very best way to make friends and play.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series from the award-winning author and illustrator David Melling.</p>
<p>Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn&#8217;t . . . and he doesn&#8217;t always get things quite right!</p>
<p>The Teeny Tiny Kittens have come to stay and Ruffles is NOT happy. They pounce and purr and snore and jump and POOP! Worst of all, they want to play with Big Blue Blankie, and Ruffles doesn&#8217;t want to share. But the Teeny Tiny Kittens don&#8217;t understand and there&#8217;s trouble when Big Blue Blankie is accidentally ripped. Luckily, Ruffles&#8217; new feline friends show him that sharing together is the very best way to make friends and play.</p>
<p>With brilliantly observed and hilarious animal illustrations by David Melling, whose series, <i>Hugless Douglas</i>, has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.</p>
<p>The hilarious follow up to Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, where Ruffles does NOT like wearing his coat on a rainy day!</p>
<p>A perfect picture book series for bedtime!</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ruff! Ruff! Hello, Ruffles! Ruffles is a typical toddler who experiences all the highs and lows of preschool life as he learns about the world around him. There are lots of things he likes - and lots of things he doesn't! He loves scratching, digging and chewing but he does not like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series from the award-winning author and illustrator David Melling.</p>
<p>Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn&#8217;t . . . and he doesn&#8217;t always get things quite right!.</p>
<p>Ruffles LOVES scratching, digging and chewing but he does NOT like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!</p>
<p>Dog-lovers won&#8217;t be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new preschool series from the creator of <i>Hugless Douglas</i> (over 5 million copies sold worldwide).</p>
<p>Other titles in the series include: <i>Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens</i></p>
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