Description

No magical creature has a problem too big for Ava and her Dads to solve!

Unicorns with tummy trouble. Dragons with broken wings. Sneezy centaurs and mermaids with measles. Everyone in town knows just who to see when they are feeling poorly: Ava and her dads, the Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures.

Well, Ava isn’t a doctor, not yet, but she’s learning the ropes and she’s brilliant at solving medical mysteries. Glitterbug the unicorn is not like all the other unicorns. They love dancing and planning parties, but she would much rather be frolicking in the mud. Glitterbug comes to the Marvellous Doctors with a terrible tummy ache, but after examining her, they are mystified as to what’s causing it. Can Ava help her dads find the answer?

In this magical story about being true to yourself, Ava discovers there’s more than one way to be a unicorn!

Publisher Review

*** Shortlisted for the 2023 Leeds Book Awards in the KS1 Category *** A gorgeously illustrated, delightfully funny story with thoughtful incidental representation and a lovely message of friendship and being yourself, not to mention EMO UNICORNS - what more could you want?! * Harry Woodgate, author and illustrator of Grandad's Camper (Winner, Best Illustrated Book, Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2022) * Loved this joyous and inclusive celebration of quiet heroes and the magic of being yourself. * Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Author of books including Good News and Never Show a T-rex a Book * If you want your child to grow up wide-eyed and ready to embrace the richness of the world, then this is the book for you. * Paul Brand, Journalist and Presenter * This book is bursting with creativity, warmth and imagination, with a powerful message about celebrating each other's and our own unique identities. * Sarah Hagger-Holt, Author of Nothing Ever Happens Here and Proud of Me * An uplifting, joyous story full of colour, humour and heart * Ian Eagleton, author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman * This is a story for every family and every bookshelf, with charming illustrations and an important message. * Gareth Peter, author of My Daddies * Praise for The Pirate Mums: A rainbow-hued riot of sea shanties and pirate banter. * The Guardian * Praise for The Pirate Mums: This brilliantly fun story is a lovely book to read aloud, with a heart-warming message. * Booktrust *