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Magical books: princesses, fairies and unicorns

These super fun, up-to-date, magical chapter books feature powerful princesses, feisty fairies and/or splendid unicorns as main characters or cast members, all providing refreshingly inclusive stories that challenge conventional story tropes and gender stereotypes.

6+years

Aziza's Secret Fairy Door

Author: Lola MorayoIllustrator: Cory Reid

Aziza steps into a magical fairy adventure in Shimmerton. But when her doorknob is stolen, will she ever get home?

Own Voice
Black representation
Diverse cast
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead

5+years

Princess Minna: The Unicorn Mix-Up

Author: Kirsty ApplebaumIllustrator: Sahar Haghgoo

Minna must sort out unicorn, frog and dragon emergencies! A fun play on fairy tale princess tropes, with colourful illustrations.

Black/brown representation
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Diverse cast

6+years

Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn

Author: Zanna DavidsonIllustrator: Elissa Elwick

Izzy the Inventor LOVES science and does NOT believe in magic… until the day her FAIRY GODMOTHER appears!

Black/brown representation
Neurodivergent representation

5+years

Princess Minna: The Best Princess

Author: Kirsty ApplebaumIllustrator: Sahar Haghgoo

Princess Minna is no longer the ‘best princess of all’. So who is? And can they ever be friends?

Black/brown representation
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Under-represented voice

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