Margaret's Unicorn

Written by Briony May Smith

A girl discovers a lost baby unicorn and forms an unforgettable bond.

4.4 Goodreads · 1,303 ratings

40 pages· 1,151 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD640L

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Bookroo's summary

Margaret's life changes when she moves to a seaside cottage and discovers a baby unicorn left behind by its herd. Lonely, she cares for the unicorn through the seasons, forming a deep friendship. As spring arrives, the unicorn's family returns, and Margaret must say goodbye. Will their bond endure despite the separation? This enchanting tale of friendship and belonging will captivate young readers.

From the publisher

A perfect gift for the unicorn lovers in your life, this lovely and utterly transporting picture book tells the story of what every little girl wishes would happen to her: a girl finds and takes care of a lost baby unicorn. Margaret’s whole world changes when her family moves to a cottage by the sea to be near her grandma. One evening, Margaret spots a mist over the water. No, that’s not mist…clouds maybe? No, they’re unicorns descending onto the shore! They vanish as quickly as they’d appeared, but accidentally leave behind a baby, tangled in the weeds. Margaret, lonely and in need of a friend, brings him home and cares for him through the fall and winter. Together, they chase the waves, stomp on frozen puddles, and build snow unicorns. When spring finally comes around, and the other unicorns return, Margaret’s takes her small friend back to his family… but these two won’t forget one another. And though Margaret misses him, she has made a new friend, and her new cottage is starting to feel like home. With all the feel of a classic, here is a picture book young readers will want to revisit again and again.

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