Don't Call Me Grumpycorn!

Don’t Call Me Grumpycorn! by Sarah McIntyre
 
Unicorn, Narwhal, Mermaid and Jellyfish are ready for an adventure, and Unicorn is certain that nothing could be more adventurous than travelling into space. Their bright new rocket is ready; all they need to do is agree which planet to visit first.
 
Unfortunately, Unicorn is far less interested in listening than leading. Suggestions from the others soon turn him into a very grumpy Grumpycorn, and he blasts off alone in search of a planet fabulous enough for him. When he finally finds a world filled with unicorns, he must decide whether being surrounded by creatures just like himself is really better than being with friends who value their differences.
 
Sarah McIntyre fills the journey with dazzling colour, expressive faces, extravagant planets and lively visual jokes. The silver-foil cover and raised tactile details add extra sparkle before the story even begins, while the richly detailed spreads reward children who like to pause, inspect and talk about what they can see.
 
Funny, energetic and warm-hearted, this standalone space adventure explores bad moods, listening, friendship and repairing things after an argument. It follows Grumpycorn but can be enjoyed without reading the first book.