Once Upon a Unicorn's Horn

by Beatrice Blue

Overview

Do you know how unicorns got their horns? Find out in this charming picture book about friendship, family, and magic. (Hint: It’s something sweet!)

How did unicorns get their horns? It all began once upon a magical forest, where a little girl named June discovered tiny horses with soft fur and sparkly tails learning how to fly! But there was one poor, sad horsie that couldn’t fly at all. And of course, June was determined to help.
 
Find out how one girl’s sweet idea for cheering up her new friend turned into an unexpected treat for unicorn lovers everywhere. Featuring an imaginative little girl who loves to explore nature, this adorable story celebrates family, friendship, and finding the magic within yourself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780358229261
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/05/2020
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	1,090,422
Product dimensions:	9.60(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	AD560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Beatrice Blue is the creator of the picture books Once Upon a Unicorn's Horn and Once Upon a Dragon's Fire. She is a visual development artist and freelance illustrator who has worked with a variety of clients, including Dreamworks. She currently lives in Spain. www.beatriceblue.net Instagram: @beatrice.blue 

Editorial Reviews

"The cozy forest and sincere narration thrum with the possibility of magic...Noncloying but still incredibly sweet, this unicorn story bucks the trend."  — Kirkus Reviews

"In charming style, Blue presents a whimsical origin story for the unicorn, which will enchant young readers.... Blue combines the magic of backyard adventure with the uplifting sparkle of fairy tales, and her saturated digital illustrations have a Little Golden Book quality to them. This story isn’t your ordinary unicorn fodder, and children will instantly spot its magic."  — Booklist

From the Publisher

2020-01-26
A little girl learns that inner confidence can make everything around you shine.

In a magical forest lush with foliage, fairy lights, and trendy, triangle bunting strung along the eaves and trees, a tiny tot named June roams in search of adventure. With patched overalls and a hooded cape, she’s ready. June discovers a grand castle (a treehouse) and a magic wand (a twig), but nothing prepares her for the sight of tiny horses who are learning to fly. “They shook their soft fur, / fluttered their sparkly tails, // and whizzed into the air.” Blue’s horses look an awful lot like wispy-tailed bunnies (with long ears and plump bodies sitting on their haunches), but this is an origin story, so unknowns are easily forgiven. Amid the wonder, June finds one sad little horse who is still on the ground, unable to fly. June wants to help. She waves her wand and wishes a great wish…but nothing happens. Her parents help her realize the magic is in being a good friend. A well-intentioned accident suddenly gives the tiny horse the power he needs, along with a fancy new horn to boot. The cozy forest and sincere narration thrum with the possibility of magic. But June knows: “My magic is deep inside. I don’t need a wand to fly.” June and her family present white.

Noncloying but still incredibly sweet, this unicorn story bucks the trend. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews