Why We Love It: This beautifully illustrated tale flips the usual unicorn story — Uni believes children are real, even when all the other unicorns doubt it. It’s a heartwarming story about imagination, friendship, and believing in what others might not. The rich language and charming illustrations make it perfect for read-aloud sessions with children ages 3–8.

Educational Value:

• Encourages creative thinking and imagination
  
  

• Introduces themes of empathy and open-mindedness
  
  

• Builds listening and comprehension skills through storytelling
  
  

Mini Learning Idea: After reading, invite kids to draw their own imaginary creature and write (or dictate) a short story about what makes it special. You can also turn this into a class or family “Imaginary Creatures Gallery” to share everyone’s creations.

Why We Love It: Thelma’s hilarious and heartwarming journey shows kids that being yourself is the most magical thing of all. With bold illustrations and silly moments, it keeps young readers engaged while gently teaching a big life lesson.

Mini Lesson: Talk about what makes each child unique — from talents to favorite colors — and have them create a “My Special Self” poster with drawings or magazine cutouts. This helps reinforce self-acceptance and celebrates individuality.

Why We Love It: Kelp, a unicorn raised under the sea by narwhals, embarks on a journey to discover where he truly belongs. The story is full of charm, humor, and gentle life lessons about identity and self-acceptance. The pastel illustrations are whimsical and magical, making it a joy to share with young readers.

Mini Lesson Idea: After reading, have kids draw a “creature” that combines features from two animals (real or imaginary), just like Kelp is part unicorn and part sea creature. Then, ask them to write or tell a short story about where their creature lives and what makes it special. This sparks creativity, reinforces descriptive language, and encourages imagination.

Why We Love It: Sophie Johnson insists she’s a unicorn expert — she even gives a horn to her toys, her baby sibling, and more! This playful and charming picture book is bursting with imagination and humor, and shows how sometimes, the magic closest to us goes unnoticed.

Mini Lesson Idea: Use this story to teach observation and storytelling skills. After reading, challenge kids to spot one hidden detail in an illustration and create their own “expert” collection (like Sophie’s unicorns): maybe a group of pretend magical creatures or everyday objects with a twist. They can draw or write a sentence about why each item is special.