mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Have you always wanted to know all you could about unicorns? Look no further and grab this gorgeously illustrated book!
I am a big fan of unicorns, and so I couldn't resist this book when I saw it on Twitter. I looked inside of it with a preview and fell in love even further. Order placed. Amazon get to sending it. And then it was in my hands and I was just in love with the shininess of it all.
The book is told from the POV of the current head of the society, whose name I already forgot, sorry dude. They will tell us all about where unicorns live (apparently woodland unicorns are all about living near me (yay!)), stories about each of the different kind of unicorns (like Storm Chasers who love storms, or the Water Moons who live on/in the water (and even they have variants)). We will learn about the first two unicorns, how they were created and how they started a world full of unicorns. We learn about various brave people who are closely connected to unicorns. It was magnificent and I have to say that I loved the randomness of it all. I was at first worried everything would just be stuffed together in groups. Yes, I love the stories but I don't think I would have been able to stand it all clustered together. Instead you get everything in a lovely random order. Stories, facts, alphabets, illustrations, food, and more.
The book is amazingly illustrated. Really, I just had to take a moment at times to just soak up all the loveliness and see all the details that were found in each of them.
I would recommend this book to everyone. And remember to believe!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I am a big fan of unicorns, and so I couldn't resist this book when I saw it on Twitter. I looked inside of it with a preview and fell in love even further. Order placed. Amazon get to sending it. And then it was in my hands and I was just in love with the shininess of it all.
The book is told from the POV of the current head of the society, whose name I already forgot, sorry dude. They will tell us all about where unicorns live (apparently woodland unicorns are all about living near me (yay!)), stories about each of the different kind of unicorns (like Storm Chasers who love storms, or the Water Moons who live on/in the water (and even they have variants)). We will learn about the first two unicorns, how they were created and how they started a world full of unicorns. We learn about various brave people who are closely connected to unicorns. It was magnificent and I have to say that I loved the randomness of it all. I was at first worried everything would just be stuffed together in groups. Yes, I love the stories but I don't think I would have been able to stand it all clustered together. Instead you get everything in a lovely random order. Stories, facts, alphabets, illustrations, food, and more.
The book is amazingly illustrated. Really, I just had to take a moment at times to just soak up all the loveliness and see all the details that were found in each of them.
I would recommend this book to everyone. And remember to believe!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
jenn_sveda's review against another edition
4.0
Saw this on the shelf while getting some resources for a cryptid program at my library and of course I had to take it home. Adorable, beautifully illustrated, and rich with details - a gorgeous “field guide” for unicorn-crazy middle graders.
silverlotus's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a magical book and just the kind of book I would have loved back in middle school. It details the history of The Magical Unicorn Society, an (imaginary) organization started way back in 1577 by Luca di Bosco and Alessandra Massima. The history of the organization is fully fleshed out and realized within the book, which I just love.
The book also details different types of unicorns, like the Water Moons, who make their home underwater, and the Ice Wanders, who are found at both the North and South Poles and communicate via bright lights in the sky. Phipps also explains what unicorns eat and how to communicate with them.
The illustrations in the book are lovely. They absolutely set the mood and add so much charming detail to the delightful prose.
This is a beautiful book, and a quick read.
The book also details different types of unicorns, like the Water Moons, who make their home underwater, and the Ice Wanders, who are found at both the North and South Poles and communicate via bright lights in the sky. Phipps also explains what unicorns eat and how to communicate with them.
The illustrations in the book are lovely. They absolutely set the mood and add so much charming detail to the delightful prose.
This is a beautiful book, and a quick read.
bookishbelle13's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book as a gift from my co worker for my birthday after she heard me say I liked unicorns ONE TIME. I guess that’s not bad to be associated with though, considering.
At first when I read this book I was sad and worried for the author (for obvious reasons) but then I realized I’m 23 and was reading the book as a 23 year old. You can’t. You have to read this book through the eyes of a child. One who is innocent, pure, and most likely who unicorns will appear to.
After that, I enjoyed it much more and let myself get lost in the world of unicorns for a while. I thoroughly enjoy the magic and especially the story of the Water Moons and Woodland Flowers.
I recommend this book for people who are looking for that childlike innocence and awe once again who may have lost it. Also, unicorn lovers, obviously.
By the way, my Unicorn
At first when I read this book I was sad and worried for the author (for obvious reasons) but then I realized I’m 23 and was reading the book as a 23 year old. You can’t. You have to read this book through the eyes of a child. One who is innocent, pure, and most likely who unicorns will appear to.
After that, I enjoyed it much more and let myself get lost in the world of unicorns for a while. I thoroughly enjoy the magic and especially the story of the Water Moons and Woodland Flowers.
I recommend this book for people who are looking for that childlike innocence and awe once again who may have lost it. Also, unicorn lovers, obviously.
By the way, my Unicorn
in_emmas_library's review against another edition
5.0
Got this as a Christmas present for my little sister and ended up reading it myself... I would have LOVED this as a kid. So cute, great illustrations and a lot of fun
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
5.0
My love for animals and my love for fictional fantasy has combined epically in this official handbook for the magical unicorn society.
The way it is written feels so real and embedded with the creation of these creatures, habitats, different species etc, but also keeps you hanging on with myths and legends they have been seen in. The narrator really has a way with words that makes you believe in the possibility, as the tales of the unicorn history and the society's history are woven for you.
The tales of people encountering each type of unicorn had me reminiscing over the my secret unicorn books I loved when I was little. So a healthy dose of nostalgia was given to me!
I love the subtle attempt at debunking fear as it says unexplained shadows passing a mirror could be a shadow night unicorn. This is definitely nicer than demons and ghouls that this is usually in conjunction with.
Whilst reading this I began to think of each group as something like a Hogwarts house so was excited to find a series of questions designed to find out which unicorn represents me (mine turned out to be water moon, I'm case you're interested)! I also checked out the accompanying website and it is also very enchanting.
I think this is perfect for anyone who loves unicorns. It is beautifully designed, with gorgeous, rich illustrations throughout and is presented in a very endearing way. I read another reviewer say a colouring book set in this work exists or is going to be, and that's something I wouldn't mind having!
A lovely addition to my collection.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
The way it is written feels so real and embedded with the creation of these creatures, habitats, different species etc, but also keeps you hanging on with myths and legends they have been seen in. The narrator really has a way with words that makes you believe in the possibility, as the tales of the unicorn history and the society's history are woven for you.
The tales of people encountering each type of unicorn had me reminiscing over the my secret unicorn books I loved when I was little. So a healthy dose of nostalgia was given to me!
I love the subtle attempt at debunking fear as it says unexplained shadows passing a mirror could be a shadow night unicorn. This is definitely nicer than demons and ghouls that this is usually in conjunction with.
Whilst reading this I began to think of each group as something like a Hogwarts house so was excited to find a series of questions designed to find out which unicorn represents me (mine turned out to be water moon, I'm case you're interested)! I also checked out the accompanying website and it is also very enchanting.
I think this is perfect for anyone who loves unicorns. It is beautifully designed, with gorgeous, rich illustrations throughout and is presented in a very endearing way. I read another reviewer say a colouring book set in this work exists or is going to be, and that's something I wouldn't mind having!
A lovely addition to my collection.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
josie_addison's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
lamusadelils's review against another edition
4.0
Es un libro absolutamente hermoso, con coloridas ilustraciones y texto lleno de imaginación. A modo de manual, explica todo lo que hay que saber acerca de los unicornios, las diferentes especies que hay y dónde habitan, qué comen, ideas erróneas que hay sobre ellos y mucho más.
Aunque en estos días este tipo de libros suelen ser considerados muy infantiles, creo que hay algo hermoso en jugar con mitología de esta manera, en especial con una edición tan cuidada y detallada.
Aunque en estos días este tipo de libros suelen ser considerados muy infantiles, creo que hay algo hermoso en jugar con mitología de esta manera, en especial con una edición tan cuidada y detallada.
ljhump23's review against another edition
4.0
I bought this book from work for the girls and I decided to read it when they were all in bed and I actually really enjoyed this! The illustrations are absolutely stunning and it was written really well.