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You Don't Want a Unicorn!

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You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman is a whimsical children's book that humorously explores the chaos that ensues when a young child wishes for a pet unicorn. Thinking it would be a dream come true, they quickly discover that unicorn ownership comes with unexpected challenges and messes, leading to a priceless lesson in be careful what you wish for. It's a delightful tale with vibrant illustrations that entertain both children and adults alike.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love funny, imaginative stories that spark laughter and excitement. It takes a humorous twist on the classic wish for a magical pet, offering readers a series of whimsical adventures and charming chaos. Perfect for kids and parents who enjoy vibrant illustrations and a playful narrative.

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You Don't Want a Unicorn!

Be careful what pet you wish for in this hysterical story from bestselling author Ame Dyckman and beloved illustrator Liz Climo, now as a board book!

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When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he's in for. Unbeknownst to him, unicorns make the absolutely worst pets: they shed, they poke holes in your ceiling, and they make a big mess. With a knowing wink from Ame Dyckman, author of WOLFIE THE BUNNY and cheerful illustrations from RORY THE DINOSAUR creator and Tumblr star Liz Climo, this rollicking story shares all of the ways a pet unicorn can ruin your life, and is sure to have readers in stitches.

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You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman is praised for its absurdity and humour, brought to life by Climo's vibrant illustrations. It is described as a crowd-pleaser with imaginative fun, including quirky elements like cupcake poops and rainbow burps. The book receives acclaim for its creativity and entertaining storyline, appealing to young readers and offering replay value for repeated enjoyment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316488860

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Board book

Date Published: 25 July 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Liz Climo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Ame Dyckman is the award-winning author of Read the Book, Lemmings!, You Don't want a Unicorn!, Wolfie the Bunny and Horrible Bear!, Boy + Bot and Tea Party Rules. Ame lives in New Jersey with her family, pets, and hair bow collection.

Liz Climo grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Los Angeles after college to work as a character artist on The Simpsons. She started a comic blog, LizClimo.tumblr.com, and is the author and illustrator of the Rory the Dinosaur series, The Little World of Liz Climo and Lobster is the Best Medicine. She also illustrated Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?, written by Jory John. Liz currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their daughter.

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