Mikka’s Magical Surprise (#1 Princess and Unicorn) by Zanni Louise

A series about friendship, having fun and making mischief. Plus a sprinkle of adorable magic! A sparkling new illustrated series for fans of PRINCESS IN BLACK and PEARL THE UNICORN!

Princess Mikka has a palace, a dress for every occasion and even her own waterslide, but there’s one thing she wants more than anything else: a pet.

So when her parents surprise her with her very own unicorn called Marshmallow, all her dreams come true. That is, until Marshmallow’s magical horn ZAPs everything in sight!

Can Mikka help Marshmallow manage her magic, or will the kingdom be covered in orange juice, floating sheep and dancing teapots forever?

About the Author: Zanni Louise has published over forty books for kids, including bestselling board books, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade. She tours the world, visiting kids in schools and running writing retreats for grownups. She’s also a proud ambassador for Room to Read, an organisation that gives kids access to books. In her free time, you’ll likely find Zanni trail running in forests. She lives with her family of four on the east coast of Australia. Find out more at www.zannilouise.com

Kyla May is an Australian illustrator, writer and designer. She is the creator and illustrator of over 50 books. Some of the book series she’s worked on include Diary of a Pug and Paris Takes Over the World, Monsties, Lotus Lane and Juliet, Nearly a Vet. In addition to books, Kyla has created several animated TV series for children such as Kuu Kuu Harajuku, SheZow and Flea-Bitten. Kyla has also designed toys for Mattel and Moose and other toy companies. Kyla started her creative life as an art director in advertising, then designed a successful greeting card range called Flirt that won Australia’s Greeting Card Range of the Year. The characters later sold all around the world, which opened the door to children’s books. Kyla lives by the beach in Melbourne, Australia, with her three daughters, two dogs and two cats.

24 Feb 2026
 

Mikka’s Magical Surprise (Princess and Unicorn, #1): A sparkling new illustrated series for fans of PRINCESS IN BLACK and PEARL THE UNICORN! by Zanni Louise ISBN 9781460766965