My Unicorn is having a Baby! (My Little Unicorn Book 1)
#1 of 2 in My Little Unicorn Series
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What an exciting time! A mama unicorn is having a baby! How would you take care of a baby unicorn? Would you give it a bubble bath? Would you feed it multi-colored hay? Would you feed it a bottle? Let their imagination run wild as you read with your little one as they day-dream about having their own baby unicorn to love!This magical story is the first in the series of more unicorn books that are on their way! Follow @littleleafbookclub to get updates and see how you can get a free eBook copy of all new released titles!
Discussion points
How do you think the unicorn feels about having a baby?
What kind of adventures might the baby unicorn have?
Why is family important in the story?
How can we help friends or family when they have big changes, like the unicorn did?
What would you name a baby unicorn if you had one?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey excitement about the unicorn's baby, which can make the story more engaging for your child.
Pause at key moments to ask your child to guess what might happen next, fostering predictive skills.
Relate elements of the story to your child’s experiences, such as the arrival of a new sibling or a new beginning, to make the story more relatable.
Discuss the illustrations with your child, asking them to describe colors, emotions, and actions depicted to enhance visual literacy and comprehension.
Encourage your child to talk about their feelings after reading the story, tying these back to the unicorn’s experience to develop empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story portrays the unicorn experiencing various emotions as it prepares for the arrival of its baby, demonstrating the importance of understanding and sharing feelings.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize and respond to the feelings of others, fostering compassionate relationships.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The unicorn takes steps to prepare for its baby, showing the responsibilities associated with caregiving.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of taking care of others and the diligence required in fulfilling responsibilities.
Example Lesson: Adjustment to Change
Explanation: As the unicorn's family grows, it adjusts to new circumstances, illustrating how change is a part of life.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to adapt to changes such as welcoming a new sibling or starting a new school, developing resilience.
Example Lesson: Joy of Sharing
Explanation: The unicorn shares its excitement and preparations with other characters, showing the joy of sharing important life events.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to share their own experiences and joys with family and friends, enhancing social bonds.
Example Lesson: Importance of Family
Explanation: The story highlights the supportive role of the unicorn’s family as they come together for the new baby, emphasizing the value of family support.
Real-World Application: Children can appreciate and rely on the support system within their own families during significant life events.