Little Bookworm is a total girly-girl. She is all about girl power, but she is also a fan of everything pink and sparkly. So she loves all things unicorn! This list of cute new unicorn books for kids includes stories about unicorns, kitty-corns, and pugicorns!
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You’re My Little Unicorn
Written by Laura Gehl and illustrated by Summer Macon
This sweet board book compares little ones to little unicorns and shares all the ways that they are alike, eventually wrapping up with a message for sweet dreams. The soothing text is paired with adorable illustrations showing a baby unicorn and baby child doing the same things. This is a great bedtime book for little unicorn lovers.
Unicorn & Horse are Friends
Written by David W. Miles and illustrated by Hollie Mengert
In this simple board book, each two page spread compares the differences between Unicorn and Horse. From the different things they eat to the different things they like to do, there are lots of differences between them. The end of the book explains that they are very different, but they are friends, and that is something special. Kids will love the important message as well as the funny illustrations.
When You Adopt a Pugicorn
Written by Matilda Rose and illustrated by Tim Budgen
This sparkly book follows Princess Ava as she heads to Mrs. Paws’ Haven for Magical Pets to select her perfect pet. But she is the last prince or princess to arrive, and they are all out of unicorns. So she receives a Pugicorn. Although Pugicorn isn’t what Princess Ava wants for a pet, will she learn to see how special he really is? Kids will love the absolutely adorable illustrations highlighting the cute pugicorn and the other magical pets.
Dear Unicorn
Written by Josh Funk and illustrated by Charles Santoso
In this sweet story, a young girl named Connie writes letters back and forth with her pen pal Nic, who she has no idea is actually a unicorn! As they share their artwork and learn about one another, they are excited to finally meet when their classes get together for the art festival. This is a sweet story of friendship and artwork that little unicorn fans will love!
Unicorn Night: Sleep Tight
Written by Diana Murray and illustrated by Luke Flowers
In this sequel to Unicorn Day, it’s time for the unicorns to settle down to rest. They brush their manes, read bedtime stories, and get ready for sleep. But they have to have their unicorn lullaby first, which lulls the woodland creatures to sleep as well. The soothing rhyming text is paired with brightly colored illustrations featuring the adorable unicorn characters.
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Pretty Perfect Kitty Corn
Written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by Leuyen Pham
Everyone thinks that Unicorn is perfect. But when Unicorn is faced with an embarrassing situation, he worries that his friend Kitty won’t want to be his friend anymore. The story shares a sweet message of acceptance and embracing our flaws, which we can all learn from. Kids will especially appreciate the brightly colored illustrations full of hilarious moments and scenes.
Party Hearty Kitty-Corn
Written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by Leuyen Pham
Kitty decides to throw a Kitty-corn party, and she has lots of ideas to make it perfect. But when Puppy joins the party, he messes up Kitty’s plans and takes Unicorn’s attention. Will Kitty learn to share and realize that nothing can threaten her friendship with Unicorn? This adorable group of animal friends once again shares an important lesson with young readers, full of hilarious illustrations and silly situations.
Donut: The Unicorn Who Wants to Fly
Written by Laura Gehl and illustrated by Andrea Zuill
In this adorable tale, a unicorn named Donut dreams of flying. He tries over and over again, but cannot figure out how to fly. The simple rhyming text only uses a few words per page, but the illustrations show all of Donut’s dreams and ideas in fun detail. Kids will love cheering on the sweet unicorn as he learns not to give up and to count on his friends.
A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk into a Book
Written and illustrated by Jonathan Fenske
Since everyone loves books about unicorns, dinosaurs, and sharks, the narrator of this book decides that putting all 3 together will result in the best book ever. But as the narrator tries to tell the story, the characters refuse to cooperate, resulting in a hilarious story that will surely have kids laughing out loud.
The Secret Unicorn Club
Written by Emma Roberts and illustrated by Rae Ritchie and Tomislav Tomic
This large book starts with a letter to the reader asking if they believe in unicorns and inviting them to join a secret club of unicorn experts. The book includes all kinds of information on unicorns, from their horns and tears, to their relatives. As kids finish each two page spread, they are gifted with a unicorn badge. At the end of the book, they can open the special compartment for a prize.
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