** The Alligator's Mouth Award 2024 - Longlist **
 
Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn by Zanna Davidson, illustrated by Elissa Elwick
 
Izzy believes in science, not magic. She wants to be the GREATEST INVENTOR OF ALL TIME. But then along come a fairy and a goofy unicorn, in need of her help. Fairytale land is in trouble, and only Izzy and her amazing science skills can save the day...