There's a Unicorn in Your Book by Greg Abbott, Tom Fletcher
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on January 4, 2022
ISBN: 0593434765
Pages: 32
Genres: Fantasy, Mental Health
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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There’s a Unicorn in Your Book is an interactive book about a sad unicorn. The reader is asked to participate in some fun actions to scare the “worry gremlins” away. When that doesn’t work, the unicorn talks to its friend, Monster. Then the narrator asks the reader if they’d like to whisper something in unicorn’s ear.

This book is part of the “Who’s In Your Book” series. The first book in the series stars the Monster who makes a guest appearance in this story.

The book has bright and simple computer illustrations. There is little to no background behind the characters because they are living on the pages of the book. The illustration style is a little odd at closer look, because the images and title text are fuzzy like they are slightly pixelated, but that seems to be a style choice.

The book isn’t remarkable, but contains the good advice to talk about what is making you worried or sad. The story is a great combination of discussing emotions, fun game, and cute illustrations. It is sure to circulate well.

Recommended for ages 3-7.

Reviewed by Katie Drago, Children’s Librarian, Rockland Public Library, Rockland, ME