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The Little Toy Unicorn (Fun Rhyming Childrens Books) by Lily Lexington

by Lily Lexington

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:2012-10-05
Pages:24
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:147922281X

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

If you like stories by Maurice Sendak, Jon Klassen, Dr Seuss and P D Eastman then you will love this beautiful unicorn tale told by Lily Lexington. Day after day the Little Toy Unicorn waits for a girl to choose her at the toy store and give her a loving home. Day after day another toy gets chosen and taken away, will she ever find a true friend? The story ends with a warm fuzzy feeling that kids will love. - Beautiful illustrations - Rhyming lines help engage your child and sustain interest. -

Our Review

This charming rhyming story follows a toy unicorn's heartfelt journey to find a forever home, blending gentle fantasy with relatable emotions that resonate with young children. The rhythmic text creates an engaging read-aloud experience that helps develop early literacy skills through predictable patterns and musical language. Vibrant illustrations bring the unicorn's world to life with rich colors and expressive characters that will capture preschoolers' attention. Children will connect with the unicorn's hopeful waiting and the universal desire to be chosen and loved.

What sets this picture book apart is its delicate balance of emotional depth and reassuring resolution, making it particularly valuable for children navigating feelings of patience or uncertainty. The story's gentle pacing and warm conclusion provide comfort while encouraging empathy through the unicorn's perspective. Parents seeking meaningful bedtime stories will appreciate how the narrative opens conversations about feelings and belonging. This tender adventure ultimately delivers the joyful satisfaction every child deserves to experience through storytime.

Themes

Stories in rhyme

Subjects

Stories in rhyme