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Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Board Book

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In Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Board Book by Lou Carter, young readers join Oscar, a unicorn with a colossal appetite, on his delightful adventures as he searches for his favourite treat. Set in a magical world, this charming tale highlights themes of friendship and perseverance, making it a delightful read for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for delightful stories about unicorns with a twist. It delivers a whimsical tale filled with humour that's perfect for young children, making it an enchanting choice for bedtime reading.

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Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Board Book

Oscar the Unicorn will eat ANYTHING! Meet the hungriest unicorn in fairyland in this hilariously funny friendship story, from the author of the bestselling There Is No Dragon in This Story.

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A hilariously funny tale of friendship, belonging and LOTS OF EATING from the bestselling author of THERE IS NO DRAGON IN THIS STORY. Perfect for fans of OI FROG.

Oscar the Hungry Unicorn has eaten his stable, so he needs to find somewhere else to live. Not easy if you're a unicorn who eats everything in sight... No one wants him around: not the pirates or the fairies or the dragons. Will Oscar ever find a place to call home? Well, it just so happens that Princess Oola has been searching for a unicorn FOR EVER...

A cased board book edition, WITH SUPER SPARKLY GLITTER COVER, perfect for little unicorn-lovers everywhere!

Series: Oscar the Hungry Unicorn

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Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Board Book is celebrated for its eye-catching glittery cover and vibrant, amusing illustrations by Nikki Dyson, which captivate young readers. The book is praised for its delightful story that cleverly turns classic fairy tales on their head, engaging children with its detailed illustrations. It's particularly recommended for under-5s as it mixes familiar tales with modern twists for a fun, engaging read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408359532

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Board book

Date Published: 25 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nikki Dyson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 374g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Lou Carter (Author)

Lou Carter worked as a primary school teacher before turning her hand to writing picture books. She is the author of Pirate Stew and the bestselling There Is No Dragon in This Story. She lives in Cambridge. Find Lou on Twitter @LouCarter240.

Nikki Dyson (Illustrator)

Nikki Dyson has been illustrating children's book since 2006, as well as creating artwork for Hallmark and National Geographic Kids. Her books include Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes, Zippo the Super Hippo, 1000 Animals and 1000 Things to Eat. She lives in Oxfordshire. Find Nikki online at nikkidysonillustration.co.uk and on Twitter @DoodleDyson.

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