Welcome to Unicorn School

Name: Welcome to Unicorn School
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241559130
Price: 21.0 NZD
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Have a magical first day!

By Rose Cobden

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Summary

Welcome to Unicorn School by Rose Cobden is a delightful children's book that follows little unicorns as they embark on their first day at Unicorn School. The story captures the excitement and challenges of learning new things, making friends, and having fun in a magical setting. With vibrant illustrations and charming characters, it’s a perfect read for young readers eager to explore the wonders of school life with a whimsical twist.
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Welcome to Unicorn School

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Description

Get your little ones ready for school in this magical first-day adventure!

Rocky is very excited. It's his first day of school and he can't wait! He races to the school gates with all the other little unicorns and walks proudly through the corridors to his new classroom.

But when something goes wrong, the little unicorn starts to worry that he might not be allowed to stay...

With adorable illustrations by Loretta Schauer and rhyming text, this fun and reassuring picture book explores the highs, the lows and the magic that comes with a first day at school!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241559130

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ladybird

Contributors:

Illustrated by Loretta Schauer
Illustrated by Loretta Schauer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Rose Cobden

About the Author

Rose Cobden (Author) Rose is a children's author and editor with ten years' experience working in publishing. She lives near Gatwick with her husband.

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