Books

Oscar the Hungry Unicorn

Lou Carter, Author

Nikki Dyson, Illustrator

Paperback
Board book

Series: Oscar the Hungry Unicorn

Imprint: Orchard Books

Publication date: September 20, 2018

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9781408355756

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Series: Oscar the Hungry Unicorn

Imprint: Orchard Books

Publication date: July 25, 2019

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9781408359532

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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 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 …

Reviews

This hilarious book will brighten up any day. Turning classic fairy tales upside down, children will be eager to point out familiar characters and explore the wonderfully detailed illustrations in this picture book.
This vibrant mix of the familiar, with some modern twists, is sure to be a hit with under-5s.

BookTrust

An eye-catching glittery cover is a lovely introduction to the book and it will immediately attract children's attention. Vibrant and amusing illustrations by Nikki Dyson capture Oscar and friends to perfection. A lovely story.

Parents in Touch

Lou Carter

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

Nikki Dyson is the bestselling illustrator of Oscar the Hungry Unicorn, Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Christmas and You’re Called What?! Her other books include Dinosaurs Don’t Have Bedtimes, Zippo the Super Hippo and Mack and the Missing Cheese. She lives in Northamptonshire. Find Nikki online at nikkidysonillustration.co.uk and on Twitter @DoodleDyson.