The Magical Unicorn Society: Official Handbook. PICTURE BOOK. Feiwel and Friends (Macmillan), 2018. $13. 9781250206190
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
This books jumps straight into an imaginary world where unicorns are real. The first section of the book is an “About the Author” and it is a fictional account of the president of the Magical Unicorn society who explains that he is ready to pass on his knowledge and experience with unicorns to others. The book then becomes a catalog of his knowledge, from the history of unicorns to the different kinds of unicorns in different parts of the world.
The art in this book is stunning. The unicorns are drawn with Scandinavian patterns on their bodies, and every page has some kind of bright eye candy. The stories and cataloging in the book are fun and it is hard to remember while reading it that unicorns aren’t actually real. The audience for this book is somewhat narrow though, considering it will primarily appeal to those who already love all things unicorn.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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