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Oscar the Hungry Unicorn

By Lou Carter
Series: Oscar the Hungry Unicorn
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Oscar the Hungry Unicorn by Lou Carter is a charming children's book about a unicorn named Oscar who finds himself in a bit of trouble after devouring his stable. On his search for a new home, he encounters a variety of colourful characters and learns about friendship and sharing. With delightful illustrations, it's a heart-warming story that captivates young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you love whimsical tales about friendship and adventure, starring an endearing unicorn with a seemingly insatiable appetite. It's perfect for encouraging young readers' imaginations and provides delightful illustrations that bring the story's charming antics to life.

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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.

WITH SUPER SPARKLY GLITTER COVER!

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, 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...

Series: Oscar the Hungry Unicorn

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  • Oscar the Hungry Unicorn
    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. WITH SUPER SPARKLY GLITTER COVER! 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...
    By Lou Carter
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  • Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Board Book
    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...
    By Lou Carter
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  • Oscar the Hungry Unicorn and the New Babycorn
    Oola has rescued a brand new baby unicorn! It needs looking after and teaching a thing or two about unicorning - is Oscar up to the task? When Oola brings home a brand new baby unicorn, she enlists Oscar's help to look after it and teach her a thing or two about unicorning. But Oscar is too hungry to be...
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  • Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Cake
    It's Princess Oola's birthday and she's having a party for all of her fairy tale friends. Oola loves her birthday, but so does Oscar - he thinks it's delicious! He's eaten the birthday cards, he's eaten the presents, and he's much better at eat the parcel than pass the parcel. The king thinks the birthday might go a bit smoother...
    By Lou Carter
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  • Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Easter
    Oscar the Hungry Unicorn returns to save Easter in this third hilarious Oscar adventure from Lou Carter, the best-selling author of There Is No Dragon in This Story. It's Easter and the Easter Bunny has put together the most incredible, absolutely fantastic egg hunt. Everyone is excited, but uh-oh... Oscar the Unicorn is hungry! Oscar has eaten the eggs, the...
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  • Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Christmas
    Oscar the Hungry Unicorn saves Christmas in this brilliantly funny second book from Lou Carter, the bestselling author of There Is No Dragon in This Story. It's Christmas Eve and Oscar the Unicorn is hungry. He's eaten the Christmas tree, the stockings, and is about to make a start on the presents. But at least he hasn't eaten the magic...
    By Lou Carter
    Hardback
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Oscar the Hungry Unicorn by Lou Carter receives praise for its eye-catching glittery cover, engaging children immediately. Nikki Dyson's vibrant illustrations bring Oscar and his friends to life, complementing a delightful story. This amusing book offers a fresh twist on classic fairy tales, likely to captivate children with its detailed illustrations and recognisable characters, making it particularly appealing to under-5s.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408355756

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nikki Dyson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 249.0mm

Height: 251.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lou Carter Series: Oscar the Hungry Unicorn

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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