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Never Touch A Grumpy Unicorn!

By Christie Hainsby
Series: Never Touch
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Never Touch A Grumpy Unicorn! by Christie Hainsby is a delightful children's book that invites young readers on a whimsical journey. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it explores a magical world where children learn the fun consequences of engaging with mythical creatures like a grumpy unicorn. This engaging story encourages imagination and creativity, making it an enjoyable read for young minds.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're looking for a fun, tactile experience for little ones. With its playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it's perfect for engaging youngsters and encouraging them to explore different textures while sharing laughs with a lively unicorn character.

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You must never touch a grumpy unicorn ... unless it's in this book! Children will love this magical addition to our bestselling range of Never Touch books. Every spread has a fun touch to explore and a witty rhyme to entertain the whole family.

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You must never touch a grumpy unicorn ... unless it's in Never Touch a Grumpy Unicorn!

Children will love this magical addition to our bestselling range of Never Touch books.

Every spread has a fun touch to explore and a witty rhyme to entertain the whole family.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805448150

Publisher: Make Believe Ideas

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Make Believe Ideas

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stuart Lynch
  • Illustrated by Stuart Lynch

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 166.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 10

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