Let your imagination fly with the stunning new picture book from Em Cosh, creator of Kip and the Squiggledoodle.
Featured: The Bookseller's 10 Books Not to Miss, May 2026
Have you ever received a gift that has changed your life?
When shy dancer Jay is given a beautiful scarf, a magical transformation begins to take place… Blown by the wind, the scarf unravels, music can be heard, extraordinary flowers bloom - and so does Jay, who casts aside their fears and begins to dance…
A joyful story about confidence, creativity and belonging
From rising-star creator Em Cosh
Playful rhyming text - great for reading aloud
Praise for Kip and the Squiggledoodle:
'One to relish reading aloud … Fun, as well as poignant' - Imogen Carter, Observer Picture Book of the Month (May 2025)
'With shades of famous nonsense poets, Em Cosh's writing is as playful and inventive as their illustrations in this vibrant picture book celebrating children's boundless imagination.' - Harry Woodgate, creator of Little Glow and Grandad's Camper
| ISBN: | 9780008671860 |
| Publication date: | 9th April 2026 |
| Author: | Em Cosh |
| Publisher: | Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 3+ |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet Children’s / Teenage emotions: Loneliness, isolation Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Stories in Verse |
Let your imagination fly with the stunning new picture book from Em Cosh, creator of Kip and the Squiggledoodle.Featured: The Bookseller's 10 Books Not to Miss, May 2026Have you ever received a gift that has changed your life?When shy dancer Jay is given a beautiful scarf, a magical transformation begins to take place… Blown by the wind, the scarf unravels, music can be heard, extraordinary flowers bloom - and so does Jay, who casts aside their fears and begins to dance… A joyful story about confidence, creativity and belonging From rising-star creator Em Cosh Playful rhyming text - great for reading aloudPraise for Kip and the Squiggledoodle:'One to relish reading aloud … Fun, as well as poignant' - Imogen Carter, Observer Picture Book of the Month (May 2025)'With shades of famous nonsense poets, Em Cosh's writing is as playful and inventive as their illustrations in this vibrant picture book celebrating children's boundless imagination.' - Harry Woodgate, creator of Little Glow and Grandad's Camper
The Magic Scarf is aimed at readers aged 3 and over.
The Magic Scarf features in the following genres: Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Loneliness, isolation, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours, Stories in Verse
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Magic Scarf was written by Em Cosh and published by Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Magic Scarf has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.