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The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn to the Rescue!
Book one in a new chapter book series
Series: The Magic Pet Shop Stories
Brief Description
Princess Ava loves Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop - after all, Mrs Paws helped her find her magical best friend, Pugicorn! Mrs Paws always knows the perfect owner for every animal that comes to her shop. When Mrs Paws needs a break, Princess Ava and Pugicorn...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Description
Princess Ava loves Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop - after all, Mrs Paws helped her find her magical best friend, Pugicorn! Mrs Paws always knows the perfect owner for every animal that comes to her shop.
When Mrs Paws needs a break, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are happy to jump in and lend a hand. They're excited to help princes and princesses adopt magical animals and get a group of baby flutterbunnies ready to go home!
But when one of the flutterbunnies goes missing, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to find her and save the day!
Pugicorn and the Lost Flutterbunny is the first book in an enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.
Series: The Magic Pet Shop Stories
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Pre-orderThe Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn's Christmas Dragon
At the Magic Pet Shop, adorable magical animals need help! Luckily, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are always ready to lend a hand. It's Christmas Eve, and the Magic Pet Shop is closed for a festive holiday party. But the fun and games will have to wait when someone jolly calls in with an animal emergency! Santa needs their help with...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableOut 6 Oct 2026Pre-order -
The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn's Sleepover Surprise
Princess Ava and Pugicorn are excited for their Perfect Pets sleepover! But first, they're helping Mrs Paws take care of the animals at The Magic Pet Shop. When a poorly Rainbowcat arrives, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to make sure she's okay. They give her treats, toys, and lots of kitten cuddles. But as they're about to head...PaperbackSold Out -
The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn to the Rescue!
Princess Ava loves Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop - after all, Mrs Paws helped her find her magical best friend, Pugicorn! Mrs Paws always knows the perfect owner for every animal that comes to her shop. When Mrs Paws needs a break, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are happy to jump in and lend a hand. They're excited to help princes...PaperbackSold Out -
The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn's Snowy Friend
Princess Ava and Pugicorn can't wait for their town's winter festival! But then a mysterious egg arrives at The Magic Pet Shop, and it's up to them to look after it while they join in on the frosty fun. When the egg suddenly hatches, they'll have to go on a snowy adventure to find this magic pet a new home....PaperbackSold Out -
The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn's Mermaid Mystery
At the Magic Pet Shop, adorable magical animals need help! Luckily, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are always ready to lend a hand. It's summer in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk, and everyone is feeling the heat. It's almost too hot to do anything - but pets still need help! Millie the mermaid's magic pet Starwhal has been feeling sad, and no one knows why....PaperbackSold Out -
The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn Saves the Show
At the Magic Pet Shop, adorable magical animals need help! Luckily, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are always ready to lend a hand. Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk is having a talent show, and Princess Ava and Pugicorn have been working hard on their act! But their practice is put on pause when a shy Koalacorn comes in and needs help with her confidence. Even...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408374139
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orchard Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Tim Budgen
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 145g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Matilda Rose (Author)
Matilda Rose is the author of The Magic Pet Shop series - Pugicorn, La-La-Llama, Kitticorn and more fun-filled adventures set in a fairy tale world and featuring different magical pets. With important messages about sharing, kindness, trying your best and being yourself, The Magic Pet Shop books combine sparkle, fun and heart!Tim Budgen (Illustrator) Tim Budgen is a freelance illustrator and Art teacher. He's illustrated Pugicorn and the Magic Pet Shop series, the Lizzie and Lucky series by Megan Rix, 20 Dinosaurs at Bedtime by Mark Sperring and many more amazing children's books. For much of his life he has been scribbling down ideas and can usually be found with a pencil in one hand and a sketchbook in the other! He lives by the sea on Hayling Island, England, with his wife Julia.Also by Matilda Rose
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The Magic Pet Shop: Kitticorn
Prince Miles likes things to go exactly as planned. He enjoys order and rules and he hates change.So when his beautiful, elegant new Kitticorn turns out to be curious and daring, Miles's daily routine is about to be shaken up . . .Leading Miles on all kinds of adventures, will Kitticorn convince him that there's fun to be had when...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Pre-order
The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn's Christmas Dragon
At the Magic Pet Shop, adorable magical animals need help! Luckily, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are always ready to lend a hand. It's Christmas Eve, and the Magic Pet Shop is closed for a festive holiday party. But the fun and games will have to wait when someone jolly calls in with an animal emergency! Santa needs their help with...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableOut 6 Oct 2026Pre-order -
The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn's Sleepover Surprise
Princess Ava and Pugicorn are excited for their Perfect Pets sleepover! But first, they're helping Mrs Paws take care of the animals at The Magic Pet Shop. When a poorly Rainbowcat arrives, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to make sure she's okay. They give her treats, toys, and lots of kitten cuddles. But as they're about to head...PaperbackSold Out -
The Magic Pet Shop: Pugicorn and the Rainbow Holiday
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The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn's Snowy Friend
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The Magic Pet Shop: La-La-Llama
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