Do our local librarians know my little sister, Margo, or what? The library is still doing curbside pickup and we look forward to the surprise books they add to our bag each week. They know that Margo loves unicorns and the picture book they shared has been read aloud at least ten times this week. Luckily, the book is so beautiful none of us minded all the readings!
Uni is a happy unicorn. While she's a typical unicorn, she has her own special differences. She also believes that little girls are real. Everyone else believes they are only made up characters in stories, but Uni just knows in her heart that real girls exist, and she's determined to find one. Everyone talks about Uni like she is silly, but they know she will grow out of her thinking. Not too far away there is a little girl who just knows unicorns are real. Like Uni, people think the little girl will grow up and change her mind. Margo loved looking at all the pictures of Uni. She's been looking for unicorns everywhere since we stopped reading the book. She also seems very proud of being a little girl, like the one in the story.
Uni the Unicorn by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is an adorable picture book that will beg to be read again and again. Uni is so sure of her belief that little girls are real, just like the little girl is so sure that unicorns are real. I do hope the two will find each other in the books that follow. The illustrations by Brigette Barrager are bold and beautiful. I love the bright colors, as they add even more magic to this sweet story. I love the way Uni and the little girl have similar experiences. I know this will be a big hit with anyone who loves unicorns. I have enjoyed many books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal in the past and this was another winner. I already know that Margo will be asking for a Uni the Unicorn book next week! Personally, I am excited to read one too.
Has anyone else read Uni the Unicorn? Or have you read another book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Happy reading!
~ F
Hiya - Unicorns always entrance us ... and so I can understand Margo's love for them ... and wouldn't it be wonderful to see one dancing by us now in these times. Thank you for introducing us to Amy and her books, as too Brigette and her illustrations ... all the best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary- Unicorns so entrance us! I would love to see one dancing by! Glad to introduce you to Amy and Brigette. :) ~F
DeleteThere are a whole lot of mythical beasts the author could write about as well.
ReplyDeleteAlex- So true! :) ~F
DeleteHow awesome that your library includes surprise books. This looks like a cute picture book.
ReplyDeleteNatalie- Surprise books are the best! :) ~F
DeleteHow cute that the library sneaks in a surprise book. Aside from Unicorn Island the only other unicorn book that comes to mind is Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series by Dana Simpson. They're a graphic novel, described as similar to Calvin and Hobbes.
ReplyDeleteBrenda- The surprise books are such fun! I love Phoebe and Her Unicorn- such a fun graphic novel series. :) ~F
DeleteLove Unicorns sounds absolutely lovely and magical!!
ReplyDeleteGloria- It really is a magical book. :) ~F
DeleteWhat a wonderful twist. And a big, big hooray for a book where two mythical beasts find each other - and love each other as well.
ReplyDeleteEC- I agree! Yay! :) ~F
DeleteThis sounds another great Unicorn book :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Jan- It is! :) ~F
DeleteWhat a cute book!
ReplyDeleteBetty
Betty- Totally! :) ~F
DeleteThat looks really cute. I love the cover.
ReplyDeleteMary- Isn't the cover beautiful! :) ~F
DeleteI can't imagine any better book for a young one than a book about unicorns:)
ReplyDeleteHave a great one. Stay safe.
Sandra- Unicorns really are so fun! Stay safe, too! :) ~F
DeleteThis is so precious! I have to get this one! Thank you! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteMagic Love Crow- Enjoy! :) ~F
DeleteThis book looks so adorable! And unicorns are always magical :)
ReplyDeleteDonna- We know you love unicorns too. :) ~F
DeleteThis sounds like a fun book!
ReplyDeleteNew Release Books- Glad it sounds good to you. :) ~F
DeletePersonally I've never quite got just what it is about unicorns that children love them but I have to admit this sounds like a sweet little story.
ReplyDeleteFelicity- It really is a sweet story. :) ~F
DeleteOur daughter never took to unicorns the way many do. Though she does like the movie, The Last Unicorn. We rewatched it recently.
ReplyDeleteThe Armchair Squid- The Last Unicorn is a favorite of mine too! :) ~F
DeleteI used to like unicorns when I was a kid. Magical horses! This looks like a fun book.
ReplyDeleteSherry- Glad this sounds like a good one to you. :) ~F
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