Morris the unicorn is feeling down and he’s not sure why. He decides that the one thing that will make him better is a spell from a special magic book far away.
His journey is packed with wonders, as well as a chance to fully rest and switch off, and before he knows it, Morris is feeling back to his old self. It’s not the magic spell that helped, but meeting new friends, being kind to himself and doing things he enjoys.
This message is nicely reinforced by a map of Morris’ journey, pinpointing all the activities that helped him. Morris is an affable character – who wouldn’t want a unicorn as a best friend? – and his story will not just keep readers entertained, it will instil useful lessons for life too.
When Morris wakes one misty morning under the shadow of Dragon's Ridge, the kind-hearted unicorn doesn't feel well at all.
As he sets out on a quest to find a fabled 'Get Well Spell', he discovers the need to fill his own cup back up so that he can continue to share love and kindness and look after others.
This tender and engaging rhyming tale of resilience and self-discovery from award-winning author and young persons' counsellor Hannah Peckham will help children understand the importance of self-care and looking after their emotional well-being.
Hannah Peckham is acounsellor, mother and award-winning children's author. Her books deliver beautiful stories and the opportunity to help develop emotional intelligence and deliver key social-emotional lessons. Children who learn how to understand their emotions aremore likely to develop resilience and copingskills, have a positive sense of self, develop good relationships, feelmore confidentand bemore empathic
Hannah knows only too well the challenges faced by children and their families when battling illness, after a heart-wrenching year experiencing every moment of her son Bodhi’s fight against leukaemia. A little over a year on from his initial diagnosis in November 2022, Hannah releases The Get Well Spell hoping that it will help all children and parents learn the value of taking positive steps to look after their wellbeing. After raising money last year for Leukaemia UK with her previous book, Bronty’s Battle Cry, this time Hannah is working with Sussex children’s charity, Rockinghorse.
Hannah said,‘We are so thrilled to be able to donate some copies of The Get Well Spell to the Rockinghorse Children’s charity. Bodhi has benefited greatly from the wonderful work they do to make hospital a less scary place. The Get Well Spell is a reminder of how important it is to be kind to yourself, something both Bodhi and I have had to hold onto during his continued treatment for Leukaemia.’
In The Get Well Spell, readers embark on a heartwarming journey with Morris, an ordinary but worn out little unicorn, who – though ever-ready to help wherever help is needed - finds himself feeling sad and spent. Determined to feel better, he sets out on a quest to find a fabled Get Well Spell, and on his search encounters a cast of endearing characters, from dragons to mermen and trolls. The narrative is enriched by the wisdom of Wilf, a young elf who serves as Morris's guide, and helps Morris understand that true magic isn't always found in faraway spells but in the tender care we give ourselves.
The Get Well Spell is not only a delightful story but a gentle guide for young minds and parents alike, emphasizing the importance of being aware of our own mental well-being and developing a tool kit to help us look after our own and others mental health.
Hanna Tkachenco's stunning illustrations bring the enchanting world of Morris and his friends to life, capturing the essence of the story, creating a captivating tale for readers of all ages
