David Melling

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[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Brilliant - thank you, Jessica! 🙏🏻

[Jessica Milner @jessicamilnera]

‘D is for Duck’ by #DavidMelling is this guys absolute No.1 top book of all time.

His favourite part is when a load of insects crawl out of the book, he’s also partial to having to *duck* as a rouge rabbit shoots magic all over the place

What are your kids favourites?
#kidlit

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Development sketch of my foxy cobbler.
The fox in this picture book has so much character and presence in the narrative. The fact he doesn’t speak at all but maintains such strong characterisation is down to the brilliant writing by the author @mickwriter
#characterdesign #wip

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Winter solstice.
Inspired by googling winter-solstice-costumes. (The wheels came off pretty quickly).
#wintersolstice

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Caffeine reverie.
#sketchbook

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

#happyhalloween 🖤
#brushpen

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Legends of the skies

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Jane Goodall 1934 - 2025
🙏🏻🖤

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

@themadlep Thanks Celia . Enjoying the autumn colours today 💛🧡❤️🤎

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Sending happy Sunday vibes with a special nod to @themadlep
Keep on keeping on… 🥰🙏🏻

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

@kitemono1985 @HarperCollinsCh @MichaelRosenYes Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[HarperCollins Children's Books @HarperCollinsCh]

Win a fairytale bundle of @MichaelRosenYes' and @davidmelling1's adorable classics - with a twist! 🐾🌳 Perfect adventures for little readers aged 3+ ✨

For entry and T&C's, head here before 30th July! https://t.co/2nzaKzuS6y

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Being eye-balled by a slightly aloof-looking sparrow this morning.

I’m feeling judged.

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Coffee. Life’s engine oil.

[HarperCollins Children's Books @HarperCollinsCh]

Fairytales to collect ✨ Three tales with unexpected surprises, written by @MichaelRosenYe and illustrated by @davidmelling1. Gorgeous stories for little ones aged 3+ 🐾🌳 https://t.co/equdnBetLe

[Lancashire School Library Service @LancashireSLS]

❤️Friday Reads. Georgie and Doug had lots of fun at Animal Antics Workshops! Two of their favourites are 'DONT TRUST FISH' by @UnshavedMouse, illustrated by @dsantat, @AndersenPress and 'Do You See the Tiger?' by @PhilipArdagh illustrated by @DavidMelling1, @WalkerBooksUK🐟🐯

[Children’sLiteratureFestivals @ChildrensLFests]

🏆 Exciting news! The shortlist for our #clfbookawards in the Traditionally Published Picture Book category is here! Chosen by children from 30 schools and 5 libraries: Michael Rosen & David Melling, Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston, and Rob Biddulph. Good luck to all! 📚✨
#children

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

@ChildrensLFests @MichaelRosenYes @OliverJeffers @RobBiddulph @samwinston_ @ChristiGabbitas @4JennyAgutter Oh, this is nice - thanks so much 🙏🏻

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

Is it over?
#UKheatwave #ruffles

[David Melling @DavidMelling1]

A short summer story (of sorts)…
#sequntialdrawing