Sugarlump and the Unicorn

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Sugarlump and the Unicorn is a delightful children's story about Sugarlump, a rocking horse who wishes for a more exciting life and encounters a magical unicorn who grants his wish. As Sugarlump experiences various adventures, he learns valuable lessons about appreciating his home and the joy of different life experiences. Julia Donaldson's charming rhymes and illustrations bring this enchanting tale to life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love enchanting stories filled with magic and adventure. It captures the imagination with its tale of a rocking horse longing for adventure and a unicorn who grants his wishes. Children will be captivated by its rhythmic storytelling and vibrant illustrations.

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Sugarlump and the Unicorn

Follow the adventures of Sugarlump the rocking horse when a unicorn grants his wish to explore the outside world in this magical adventure story, with a redesigned cover and glitter on every page.

Follow the adventures of Sugarlump the rocking horse when a unicorn grants his wish to explore the outside world in this magical adventure story, with a redesigned cover.

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Follow the adventures of Sugarlump the rocking horse and a magical unicorn in this delightful rhyming story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.

When Sugarlump the rocking horse longs to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes grants his wish and turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant...

With brilliant rhyming verse and bright and distinctive illustrations, Sugarlump and the Unicorn is a perfect story for reading together.

Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.

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Sugarlump and the Unicorn is praised for its engaging read-aloud rhythm and vibrant illustrations by Lydia Monks. Reviewers highlight it as delightful for children, offering enjoyable storytelling that celebrates themes of freedom.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509862665

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks
  • Illustrated by Lydia Monks

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the UK's most successful picture book author, whose titles include the acknowledged modern classic, The Gruffalo, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Julia is also the author of the young fiction series, Princess Mirror-Belle, illustrated by Lydia Monks, and is much in demand for her brilliant events for children at schools, libraries and literary festivals. Lydia Monks is one of the most original picture book artists working today. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her awards including the Smarties Prize.

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