I Wished for a Unicorn

I Wished for a Unicorn by Robert Heidbreder, published by Kids Can Press in 2000, is a delightful exploration of imagination and adventure. This 31-page book, written in English, follows a spirited child who, while sitting alone in a dreary backyard, wishes for a unicorn. To the child’s surprise, a scruffy unicorn appears, leading them on a whimsical journey filled with fantastic creatures and thrilling escapades.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where the child and the unicorn storm a castle, defeat a dragon, vanquish an evil wizard, and search for buried treasure. The lively, rhyming text complements the captivating illustrations, making this book a vibrant celebration of childhood dreams and the magic of folklore. With themes of social science and mythology woven throughout, I Wished for a Unicorn invites young readers to embrace their creativity and the power of wishes.
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A spirited child sits alone in a dreary backyard wishing for a unicorn. Sure enough, one appears — he may be kind of scruffy, he’s lost his horn and his neigh sounds more like a bark, but he’s a unicorn all right. He leads the child through a wood filled with fantastic creatures. Together they storm a castle, defeat a dragon, vanquish an evil wizard and dig for buried treasure. I Wished for a Unicorn sparkles with the boundless optimism of childhood and the power of imagination. With lively, rhyming text and captivating illustrations, this book is proof that wishes can come true!
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