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The Midnight Unicorn

Details: A little girl who loves unicorns. A beloved statue that comes to life. An unforgettable and exhilarating journey. With its combination of magical story, stunningly realistic art, and shimmering spot-lamination throughout, this lovely picture book will enchant children again and again. Children will feel their imagination take flight along with the title character as they enjoy Neil Reed's captivating tale of a very special midnight ride. More than anything, Millie loves the statue of the unicorn at her park. Its closed eyes, gentle mouth, and kind smile always make her happy. Then, one day, as she presses her hands against the statue's neck, she feels a shiver run through the stone: marble has become flesh and the unicorn has come alive. And riding on his back, Millie
soars up, up, up, into the sky, over forest and lakes, through storms and lighting, to the land where unicorns still play?. With images so realistic they almost seem photographed, and spot-lamination that makes the stars-and lots more on the page-shine, this beautiful story will become a perennial favorite. Ideal for: Perfect book for young children. Great picture book, one which parent will enjoy reading with there children. Ideal as a bedtime book. This paperback book has 32 pages and measures: 28 x 24.5 x 0.3cm

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Details: A little girl who loves unicorns. A beloved statue that comes to life. An unforgettable & exhilarating journey. With its combination of magical story, stunningly realistic art, & shimmering spot-lamination throughout, this lovely picture book will enchant children again & again. Children will feel their imagination take flight along with the title character as they enjoy Neil Reed's captivating tale of a very special midnight ride. More than anything, Millie loves the statue of the unicorn at her park. Its closed eyes, gentle mouth, & kind smile always make her happy. Then, one day, as she presses her hands against the statue's neck, she feels a shiver run through the stone: marble has become flesh & the unicorn has come alive. & riding on his back, Millie soars up, up, up, into the sky, over forest & lakes, through storms & lighting, to the land where unicorns still play?. With images so realistic they almost seem photographed, & spot-lamination that makes the stars-and lots more on the page-shine, this beautiful story will become a perennial favorite. Ideal for: Perfect book for young children. Great picture book, one which parent will enjoy reading with there children. Ideal as a bedtime book. This paperback book has 32 pages & measures: 28 x 24.5 x 0.3cm

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