Unicorns in uniforms and other stories

Thanks to the appealing illustrations and a careful choice of words keep the language interesting. It would go well in a Year 1 or 2 book corner for those more confident children who are beginning to read to themselves and enjoy the familiarity of phonics readers. Parents might like to use it to support their child’s phonics development. They could ask their child to spot any digraphs or trigraphs, or simply enjoy reading the story together. * Just Imagine *

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had “something to fall back on”. Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne’s very own recording studio.

Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels.