By Kim — May 17, 2024

Unicorn Books to Read With Your Child

Unicorns are the magical creatures we all love. They are so beautiful and make us so happy! Reading and dreaming about encountering these creatures is such a fun experience. You will have the best time diving into these books with your child.

Why is reading aloud is so important for young children?

Reading aloud is so important for young children. As you read to your child, you are modeling how to read words, intonation, voice and emotions that are in the story. Before, during and after you read to your child ask them questions to peak their interest and to increase their comprehension.

Questions to ask before reading the book:

Do you think this book is going to be interesting?
What do you think the book is going to be about?
Does this book remind you of anything else you’ve already read or seen?
What kind of characters do you think will be in the book?
What do you think is going to happen?

Questions to ask while reading the book:

Will you catch me up on the story? What’s happened so far?
What do you think will happen next?
If you were that character, what would you have done differently in that situation?
Where is the book set?
If the main character in that story lived next door, would you be friends?
What does the place look like in your head as you read? Would you want to visit there?
Did you learn any new words or facts so far?

Questions to ask after reading the book:

What was your favorite part of the book? Why?
Who was your favorite character? Why?
What was the most interesting thing you learned from the book?
Why do you think the author wrote this book?
Would you have ended the book differently? Did it end the way you thought it would?
If you could change one thing in the book, what would it be?

Here are 10 Unicorn books to read aloud or along with your child.

"Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu" by Diane Alber: This book is a part of a series of books about what you should never let unicorns do. Read to find out what happens when unicorn puts on the tutu.

Read to find out what happens when unicorn puts on a tutu!

"How to Catch a Unicorn" by Adam Wallace: Can you catch a unicorn? What would you do?

Hmm...imagine what would you do to catch a unicorn

"Thelma the Unicorn" by Aaron Blabey: Thelma wanted to be a unicorn so badly. Until one day a happy accident made it all come true. But being a unicorn was tough, maybe she liked herself just the way she was before.

This popular book is also available as a show on Netflix!

"Unicorns are the Worst" by Alex Willan: Gilbert the Goblin was happy for hundreds of years. That was until unicorns moved to the meadow next door. There are so many things Gilbert can't understand about unicorns. Will he ever learn to appreciate his new neighbors?

Poor Gilbert, can he ever be happy with his new unicorn neighbors?

"How the Crayons Saved the Unicorn" by Monica Sweeney: Unicorn can't find anyone to be friends with, and he began to feel gloomy. Eventually all of his colors faded away, how sad! He finally finds some new friends who save the day!

The crayons saved the day in more way than one.

"A Unicorn Named Sparkle" by Amy Young: Lucy dreamed about her new unicorn Sparkle. However, he was not what she was expecting. What will Lucy do with Sparkle?

I love this adorable tale about Lucy and her "unicorn" Sparkle!

"Unicorn Day" by Diana Murray: Yay, it's Unicorn Day! Unicorns have the best time with only three rules everyone must follow. But, what do you think will happen when a horse is discovered with a fake horn? Read to find out what the unicorns will do.

"Unicorn Academy" by Julie Sykes: You will enjoy this series of chapter books. Great for young readers ages 6-8 years old. She what happens as each girl is teamed up with a uniron at the Unicorn Academy.

Wouldn't you love to have your very own unicorn?

"The Pug Who Wanted to be a Unicorn" by Bella Swift: Pug is adopted by a family, but the little girl doesn't want a dog. This is a great chapter book for readers ages 7-10.

Aww... little pug just wants a home and someone to love.

"Unicorn and Yeti: Sparkly New Friends" by Heather Ayris Burnell: This is another great series of books for young readers ages 5-7. Read about the many adventures of friends Unicorn and Yeti.

The most unusual friends help each other out as most friends do.

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