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Sugarlump and the Unicorn

By Julia Donaldson

A rocking horse becomes real—but will magical adventures make him forget home?

magical heartwarming adventurous rhythmic

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.61

From 56 readers

Genres

Animals Fantasy Poetry/Verse

What is Sugarlump and the Unicorn about?

Sugarlump, a rocking horse, dreams of exploring the world. A magical unicorn grants his wish, transforming him into a real horse. Sugarlump embarks on exciting adventures—trotting on farms, galloping at racetracks, and dancing in circuses. However, he soon realises he misses the children he left behind. Fortunately, the unicorn offers him one final wish, leading to a heartwarming conclusion.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2014

First published

2013

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