A note from Shani Dhanda: Growing up attending a special needs primary school, I was an avid reader, diving into numerous books and seeking stories that resonated with my reality. But there was a glaring absence - I couldn't find any disabled characters or narratives. I craved stories that mirrored my experiences. As much as books were my escape, the glaring lack of representation was crystal clear. My book is a heartfelt reminder to embrace and celebrate our differences in ourselves and others. Letizia has Multiple Sclerosis and spends a lot of time practicing horse therapy alongside children with disabilities. This made her realize that even when one has different abilities (and qualities!) nothing's truly impossible and one can have a great time. Not only that, but it's especially when working with one's friends that everyone's differences truly become a treasure. For these reasons and more she really loved drawing No Horn Unicorn.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. There's something different about Ugo the unicorn. All the other unicorns in Wildberry Forest have long, white horns, but not Ugo. Can Ugo show his friends that not every unicorn needs a horn? White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.