Unicorns Are the Worst!

Written and illustrated by Alex Willan

Part of the Unicorns Are the Worst series

A goblin's peaceful life is disrupted by the arrival of unicorns in the meadow next door.

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40 pages· 474 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 480L

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From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, this wildly funny and imaginative picture book celebrates the value of differences as a grumpy goblin gets to know his new unicorn neighbors.

It’s an undeniable fact that unicorns are the worst!

Magic is serious business, but all unicorns do is frolic around, have tea parties, and leave glitter all over the place! They’re nothing like goblins–practical and hard-working, who can put magic to good use! Unicorns aren’t helpful at all.

Or are they?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 474
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 480L

Themes & topics

Books about mythical creatures Books about unicorns Books about goblins Books about tolerance Books about magical creatures

For the grown-ups

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What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Sex

One of the illustrations in this story includes the goblin's bear bottom as he's shown hosing off his smock on a laundry line.

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