Why do so many kids love unicorns? A lot of the time, they’ll say it’s because unicorns are pretty and sparkly or because they can do magic. Maybe they like that unicorns are often portrayed as being special and different from other creatures. Whatever the reason, unicorns are really popular, and there are all kinds of stories about them. If you know someone who’s a big unicorn fan, it might be fun to introduce them to some of the not-so-magical unicorns that have been appearing in books lately. These books are great for teaching kids that it’s okay to not be perfect and sometimes feel grumpy or act silly. Even kids who don’t love unicorns will find something to like about these books. Check out these examples:
Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows by Jessika Von Innerebner
Grumpy Unicorn Hits the Road by Joey Spiotto
Unicorns are the Worst by Alex Willan
Xander Stone and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns by Matthew K. Manning
Unicorns 101 by Cale Atkinson
For more unicorn-related fun, print and fill in this mystery coloring page from Woo! Jr. or make a recipe from one of these colorful cookbooks:
Unicorn Food by Cayla Gallagher
Unicorn Food by Sandra Mahut
– Cindy, Youth Services Assistant