Author: Donaldson, Julia

Brand: Macmillan Children's Books

Edition: Main Market

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 32

Release Date: 22-03-2018

Details: Product Description 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, bright and distinctive illustrations and glitter on every page, 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. Review A reliably lovely read-aloud rhythm . . . Children will love Lydia Monk's illustrations. ― Daily Telegraph Lots of rhyme and glitter on every page make for sparkly fun. ― Sunday Express An absolute delight to read aloud. ― Daily Mail A book that celebrates freedom. ― Sunday Times Review A reliably lovely read-aloud rhythm . . . Children will love Lydia Monk's illustrations. ― Daily Telegraph Lots of rhyme and glitter on every page make for sparkly fun. ― Sunday Express An absolute delight to read aloud. ― Daily Mail A book that celebrates freedom. ― Sunday Times Children will revel in the glittery pages as they follow Sugarlump through his adventures and Lydia Monk's vibrant illustrations set off the rhyming text ideally. ― Parents in Touch This mane-swishingly beautiful book is the perfect bedtime story to read aloud with your children . . . with cleverly crafted rhymes and exquisite illustrations . . . ― Madeformums Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks have teamed up to create another delightful picture book, complete with sparkly glitter on each page. Young readers will love the bright, rainbow-coloured page spreads, packed with details to explore. ― Booktrust Julia Donaldon's rhyming text makes this an excellent read aloud story and Lydia Monks' illustrations combine colour, humour, photographic details, texture, plenty of glitter and some glimpses of familiar characters to keep the reader thoroughly entertained. This is a must-have picture book. ― The School Librarian About the Author Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh. Lydia Monks is one of the most original and bestselling picture book artists working today. Lydia illustrates several bestselling series including the What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror-Belle, written by Julia Donaldson. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Royal Mail Scottish Children’s Book Award, the Stockport Children’s Book Award and multiple nominations for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Mouse’s Big Day, written and illustrated by Lydia, is the first book in her Twit Twoo School series. Lydia lives in Sheffield.

Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inches

Languages: English