Kurt - The Unicorn

Kurt. No, I Don't Want to Be a Unicorn!

Glitter-free unicorn fun meets first reading: a cheeky, rhyming fantasy adventure with cult character Kurt, for ages 6 and up!

• A delightfully un-unicorn-like hero: Kurt wants nothing to do with pink glitter stars, rose-scented toots or other unicorn clichés, giving the familiar fantasy favourite a mischievous comic twist.
• Designed to get children reading: Catchy rhymes by Chantal Schreiber combine humour, fantasy and unexpected turns to make independent reading inviting and accessible.
• A bestselling character in a new reading format: Kurt makes the leap from his bestselling book series into his first early-reader adventure, accompanied by Stephan Pricken’s unmistakably funny illustrations.

Unicorns are embarrassing? Kurt certainly thinks so. Pink glitter stars, rose-scented toots and all that typical unicorn stuff are absolutely not for him. But when Princess Flea is kidnapped, Kurt and his somewhat annoying bird companion Trill set out to rescue her, although the princess herself is anything but well-behaved and helpless.

The nasty prince has plenty of surprises waiting for them, including an enchanted giant bird and a pig with a nose for unicorns. Packed with cheeky rhymes, magical mishaps and offbeat characters, Kurt’s first early-reader adventure brings the humour of the popular series to children discovering the fun of reading for themselves.

Kurt 1. Who Wants to Be a Unicorn?!

Unicorn clichés turned upside down: a laugh-out-loud read-aloud adventure for ages 5 and up that gives the unicorn-and-princess trend an irreverent comic twist

• A unicorn unlike the rest: Kurt cannot stand sparkly pink stars, rose-scented farts or anything else associated with typical unicorns, giving the familiar theme a deliberately cliché-free spin.
• Fairy-tale conventions get a comic makeover: With Trill the pesky bird, a princess who can look after herself and ninja goldfish joining the action, the story revels in unexpected characters and absurd humour.
• Fun for children and grown-ups alike: The ironic storytelling makes the book particularly suited to reading aloud from age 5 or independent reading from age 6, complemented by Stephan Pricken’s humorous illustrations.

Kurt has a problem: he is a unicorn, and he finds pretty much everything unicorns are supposed to represent deeply embarrassing. Sparkly pink stars? Pathetic. Rose-scented farts? Even worse. Unfortunately for grumpy Kurt, being an unwilling unicorn does not protect him from getting caught up in a thoroughly ridiculous adventure.

Together with the cheeky bird Trill, Kurt is drawn into a world of unconventional royalty, enchanted creatures and ninja goldfish. Their mission soon demands rather more heroism from Kurt than he might have preferred.

As the opening title in a five-volume series, the story establishes a distinctive comic world that gleefully overturns unicorn and princess conventions. Stephan Pricken’s colourful illustrations amplify the absurdity, making Kurt an entertaining proposition for children who love fantasy as well as those ready to laugh at its clichés.

Kurt 2. Unicorns, Twonicorns

The Only Thing Worse Than Unicorns? Twonicorns! Volume 2 of the fast-paced read-aloud best seller – Kurt defies all unicorn clichés! Read-aloud enjoyment for children and adults alike Too much unicorning! After freeing the Princess, Kurt wants a bit of peace and quiet. However, Trill’s little brother and the other animals are still imprisoned, so his hopes of having a rest are dashed. What follows is a horn-ruffling adventure in which Kurt only just manages to escape from the clutches of a love-struck pig with its sights set on the unicorn – and then a Twonicorn appears on the scene and even more chaos ensues. Of course, everyone lives happily ever after, and all the animals are freed. In Volume 2 of her series about the grumpy unicorn Kurt, Chantal Schreiber has again created a fast-paced read-aloud treat.

Kurt 3. Mission Unicorn

Kurt goes Ninja: a new adventure for the reluctant unicorn. Friendship? Duty? Kurt can take them or leave them. But when Fred, leader of the brave Ninja Goldfish, needs help, the grumpy unicorn gets stuck straight in. Ninja goldfish are vanishing from Fred’s shoal. Kurt quickly turns himself into the world’s first Ninja Unicorn. The two heroes set out on a rollercoaster hunt for the missing fish. Things start to look dicey, and they end up being helped by a violet-scented farting Twonicorn. In short: Kurt is back - grumpier and funnier than ever! Third volume of the hilarious series: join the Cult of Kurt! A fictional first: a grumpy ninja unicorn. “In” Ninja topic: boys love Kurt, too!

Kurt 5. One Hero, One Horn, and … One Garden Gnome

A gloriously grumpy unicorn adventure packed with irony, magical mishaps and laugh-out-loud fantasy fun for ages 5 and up

• An anti-unicorn with cult appeal: Kurt is one of the most popular characters of the unicorn trend, turning familiar unicorn conventions into comedy with his permanently reluctant attitude.
• A clever magical twist: When Kurt’s powers are reversed, his attempt to save the forest becomes even more chaotic, while raising an unexpected question about his own origins.
• Fun for the whole family: The fifth volume in the humorous series combines an entertaining read-aloud story with witty illustrations designed to appeal to children and adults alike.

Kurt is fed up. As usual. But this time he has good reason: the horrid gnome Vladimir has diverted the stream to water his garden in the hope of winning a gold medal at the Gnome Garden Show. He does not care that the forest will dry out as a result, so Kurt has no choice but to intervene.

Unfortunately, Vladimir tricks him, and suddenly Kurt’s magic is no longer working as it should. In fact, it has been completely reversed. There is only one known solution: when a unicorn’s magic goes wrong, its parents have to put it right. There is just one rather serious problem. Kurt is an orphaned unicorn …

Kurt. There's Always Something

• New story from our favourite anti-unicorn Kurt
• Kurt comes to the picture book for the first time
• Wittily illustrated by Stephan Pricken

Kurt loves his naps. In the morning after waking up, at noon after eating ... But today Kurt just doesn't get the chance. His friends need help all the time and Kurt has to do so much magic with his water magic that he doesn't even get to take the tiniest nap. It makes you grumpy! But luckily friends help each other out and so Kurt finally gets his well-deserved sleep - and in a very surprising way.

Kurt 4. Dragons are Unicorns, Too!

Dragons, unicorn magic and laugh-out-loud adventure: the fourth outing for reluctant unicorn Kurt offers gloriously cliché-free read-aloud fun for ages 5 and up

• Dragons versus unicorns: Two perennial fantasy favourites collide in a comic adventure with a fresh, irreverent twist.
• A hero without his magic: Stranded in a labyrinth with his powers no longer working, Kurt must face his greatest fear: mice.
• Fun for children and grown-ups: The fourth volume in the popular Kurt series combines irony, quirky characters and Stephan Pricken’s humorous illustrations.

No apple compote for Kurt? Disaster! A greedy dragon has devoured the entire royal orchard. Furious, Kurt sends the fruit-loving culprit packing with a blast of water magic, only for the dragon to retaliate by kidnapping him.

Kurt wakes up in a labyrinth on a lonely island, where his magic has stopped working and, even worse, he is surrounded by his greatest fear: mice. Luckily, help is on its way. Princess Flea, Trill, Superhero Toodleoo, the most romantic unicorn ever, and a whole host of little mice join the adventure. But can this unlikely team manage to tame the dragon?