David Melling

David Melling was born in Oxford. His father was a sculptor and David inherited his artistic leanings. David has received much recognition for his artistic talent. His first book 'Brilliant the Dinosaur' (Pavilion) was shortlisted for the 1994 Smarties Book Award and 'What's that Noise?' was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. More recently, The Kiss That Missed was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. His recent picture book, The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day with a voice over by Hugh Laurie. It was shortlisted for the Pulcinella Award 2005 for 'Best TV Movie' category. David Melling is married and lives with his wife and two children in Oxfordshire.

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Featured Books, with extracts by David Melling

Oxford First French Flashcards
David Melling
4+(Reception and Foundation Stage).  Oxford First French Flashcards are an ideal tool to give young children a head start in learning French in an interactive way.  50 double-sided cards show an illustration, French word, and English translation. Words include key...
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Format: Cards - Released: 12/05/2010
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First Arabic Words
David Melling
5+(Year 1-2, KS 1).  Oxford’s First Arabic Words is a thematic bilingual picture book.  Whether your child is learning English or Arabic, Oxford First Arabic Words gives your child a head start in learning another language by taking a picture-book...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 18/06/2009
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First Chinese Words
David Melling
5+(Year 1-2 +, KS1).  Oxford’s First Chinese Words is a thematic bilingual picture book.  Whether your child is learning English or Chinese, Oxford First Chinese Words gives your child a head start in learning another language by taking a picture-book...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 23/04/2009
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First Italian Words
David Melling
5+ (Year 1, KS 1).  Oxford’s First Italian Words is a thematic bilingual picture book.  Whether your child is learning English or Italian, Oxford First Italian Words gives your child a head start in learning another language by taking a...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 23/04/2009
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First Polish Words
David Melling
5+(Year 1, KS 1).  Whether your child is learning English or Polish, Oxford First Polish Words gives your child a head start in learning another language by taking a picture-book journey through a day, with familiar settings, everyday things, and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 23/04/2009
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First Russian Words
David Melling
5+ (Year 1, KS 1).  Whether your child is learning English or Russian, Oxford First Russian Words gives your child a head start in learning another language by taking a picture-book journey through a day, with familiar settings, everyday things,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 23/04/2009
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Oxford First French Words
David Melling
5+ (Year 1, KS 1). Enjoy learning another language with your child. First French Words is a thematic bilingual book that takes you on a picture book journey through the day - from getting up in the morning, going to...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 12/09/2002
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