I'm a Unicorn
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

I'm a Unicorn

Written & illustrated by Helen Yoon

A young animal discovers they may be a unicorn after all.

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32 pages· 206 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A one-horned calf believes it's a unicorn, but doubts arise when it lacks the sparkle and mane of true unicorns. As it grapples with its identity, unexpected support from real unicorns might just help it embrace its true self. Will the calf find the courage to accept who it is, unicorn or not?

From the publisher

What happens when a one-horned calf with impeccable logic is convinced they’re a unicorn? Helen Yoon spins an endearing comedy of self-determination for gigglers everywhere. “See?” cries the calf. “Uni means one, and corn means horn!” Even their baby picture proves it: they were born with one horn! But as the eager little calf continues their research, a budding identity crisis arises when they realize they don’t quite check all the boxes–should a certain lack of moonlight sparkle or silky mane or rainbow poop decide the issue. Perhaps some unexpected encouragement from a pack of “real” unicorns might be just the assurance they need? Helen Yoon, the comic talent behind Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover) and the anarchic Off-Limits, returns with a clarion call for self-doubters everywhere to embrace who they are–unicorn or otherwise.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
206
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~157L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about identityBooks about unicornsBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
517718
Publication
Published
September 20, 2022
First published
September 13, 2022
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536219760

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