В августе 2026 года выйдет детская книга о волшебном зоопарке с говорящими слонами и зебрами из облаков

A magical new world of confetti-sneezing creatures is set to delight young readers. The Mythical Land Zoo, an illustrated children’s book by Cambridgeshire author Joanne Hutchinson, introduces a cast of whimsical animals including teacup-sized Gigglephants, Dreammuffs who snore clouds of candyfloss, and dramatic Moopacas who strut their stuff on the runway. It will be released on August 22, 2026. Ms Hutchinson said: "I wanted to create the sort of zoo children would invent themselves – somewhere completely ridiculous things are perfectly normal. "A Gigglephant can be the size of a teacup, a Dreammuff can snore candyfloss and, of course, a Moopaca can believe it is the star of its own runway." The book is part of the wider Mythical Land story world, which also features characters such as Og, Hagwitch, and Hettie the Talking Yeti. Each story adds depth to a shared world filled with returning characters, magical locations, and endless adventures. Ms Hutchinson said: "Mythical Land has grown far beyond one story. "I want children to feel as though there is always another character to discover, another place to explore and another bit of nonsense waiting for them." The launch of The Mythical Land Zoo also marks the continued development of Mythical Land online. Through the website, families can discover the characters, explore the world, and access free children’s activities inspired by the stories. The website is designed to extend the experience beyond the book itself, giving children opportunities to keep playing, creating, and imagining after the story has ended. The Mythical Land Zoo will be available in both Kindle and paperback formats from August 22, 2026. Parents and children can find more information, discover additional characters, and access free activities at https://www.mythicalland.co.uk.