Unicorn Day
by Diana Murray
illustrated by Luke Flowers
Date: 2019
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Reading level: C
Book type: picture book
Pages: 32
Format: e-book
Source: NetGalley
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky has bought Unicorn Day by Diana Murray, illustrated by Luke Flowers. The book tells the story of what happens to an imposter horse who tries to crash the most glittery day of the year, Unicorn Day.
(synopsis from Goodreads)
At first glance, this looks like a pretty frivolous book full of unicorns, fairies, cupcakes, and glitter fights. But it's actually about friendship and acceptance. Unicorns just want to have fun, fun, fun! Would they really be so petty as to exclude those who aren't exactly like them? Of course not!
The confection-sweet illustrations might be a bit much for some readers (including this one; I found the Lisa Frank-like colour palette a bit intense), but the rhyming text and pure exuberance of the characters will likely make the book very appealing to kids. Especially kids who love unicorns.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Jabberwocky for providing a digital ARC.
Premise: 3/5
Meter: 3/5
Writing: 3/5
Illustrations: 3/5
Originality: 4/5
Enjoyment: 4/5
Overall: 3.43 out of 5
Okay, I totally ADORED Lisa Frank when I was little...and I'm not opposed to it now! I might have to look at this one...plus, hello...UNICORNS! ;) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIf you love Lisa Frank and unicorns, you might love this one! :)
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