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When You Adopt a Pugicorn: A Board Book

by Matilda Rose

A different kind of magical pet

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A different kind of magical pet

Princess Ava arrives at a haven for magical pets hoping to choose a unicorn, but the only pet left is a pugicorn: short, hairy, restless, and not built for graceful gallops or rainbow leaps. That mismatch gives the story its central question—whether an unexpected companion can become a best friend. The board book’s premise connects fantasy creatures with the everyday work of caring for another, while its description highlights empathy, friendship, accepting differences, and trying something new.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children who enjoy unicorns and other magical creatures
  • Families looking for a story about pet care, friendship, and accepting differences

Themes

Caring for othersEmpathy and friendshipAccepting differencesTrying new things

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Book overview

What happens when a princess wishes for a unicorn . . . but gets a PUGICORN instead?

In the picture book When You Adopt a Pugicorn, author Matilda Rose and illustrator Tim Budgen provide a charming answer to this question.

Every year, young princesses and princes arrive at Mrs. Paws's Haven for Magical Pets to pick a perfect unicorn pet. But this year Princess Ava arrived too late. There are no unicorns left . . . only a pugicorn!

The pugicorn is short and hairy. He can't sit still or gallop gracefully--and he certainly can't leap over rainbows. Can a pugicorn ever be a princess's best friend?

This heartwarming series celebrates the joy and responsibility of caring for others, gently teaching young readers about empathy, friendship, and the magic of unconditional love.

"Digital illustrations by Budgen present dynamic, animation-style characters against a twinkly atmosphere, complementing Rose's simple message that encourages trying new things and accepting differences." --Publishers Weekly

Also Available from Matilda Rose and Tim Budgen:
When You Adopt a Pugicorn: The Christmas Wish
When You Adopt a Pandarina
When You Adopt a Starwhal
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