John Marsella's enthralling rhymes and Natalia Scabuso's vibrant illustrations come together magnificently in their debut collaboration and the first book of the Nicky Mittens' series. Nicky Mittens and his little sister Chloe are devastated when they notice berries in their backyard have been swiped. They need to get creative to catch the elusive berry nibbler, but when they finally do, they learn the nibbler was really just a friend in need. Luckily, Nicky and Chloe have more than enough compassion, and berries, to share. Their kindness is rewarded with adventure and a new magical friend. This lore inspired engaging unicorn story will teach readers that you might not want to judge someone before understanding their circumstances. The perfect addition to your library if you're looking for: a magical bedtime story, colorful, beautiful illustrations, children's books about a unicorn, a positive story about kindness. "Filled with rhyming and fun-to-read sentences...", "If you want to teach your children about having compassion for others, then Nicky Mittens and the Hungry Unicorn by John Marsella is the book for you." - Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite. The most trusted voice in book discovery showered "bighearted" Nicky Mittens and the Hungry Unicorn with praise. "Marsella tells a sweet tale with a clear moral." Naty Scabuso's illustrations, "offer a rich tapestry of outdoor colors and textures" and contain "particularly delightful" "renderings of flowers and fruit." - Kirkus Reviews. Whether telling silly tales of adventure around a campfire, or making a closing statement to a jury in a complex white collar criminal trial, John Marsella has always considered himself a storyteller. He is an attorney from Rochester, New York with two young children. His boring day to day writing is meant for judges or juries, but his nightly story time routine has taught him how to turn an idea into an enchanting story meant to get kids excited about reading. He relies on his experience as a former prosecutor, civil rights attorney, adjunct professor and father to promote concepts of fairness through lore inspired whimsical rhyming children's books.