Unicorn Stories for Little Children
Little Stories Series
What’s inside...
A delightful collection of magical unicorn tales designed to enchant and entertain young readers. Each story follows the adventures of different unicorns as they explore fantastical worlds, make new friends, and embark on exciting quests. Gorgeously illustrated, these enchanting stories are perfect for sharing with young children - or any fan of magical mythical animals. Five different tales feature royal unicorns, weather unicorns, clumsy unicorns and more.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes unicorns so special in these stories?
If you could go on an adventure with a unicorn, where would you go and what would you do?
How do the unicorns in the book help their friends? Can you think of a time when you helped a friend?
Which unicorn story was your favorite and why?
What would you do if you met a unicorn in real life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, introduce the concept of unicorns as magical and kind creatures to set the imaginative stage.
After each story, pause to ask your child how they felt about the unicorn’s actions and decisions, promoting empathy and understanding.
Encourage your child to imagine their own unicorn story, asking questions about where it would be set and the characters involved.
Draw parallels between the morals in the stories and real-life situations, making the themes more relatable.
Celebrate the imaginative elements of the stories by planning a 'unicorn day' where you and your child can create unicorn crafts or bake unicorn-themed treats.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: In the stories, unicorns often help other creatures in their magical world, demonstrating acts of kindness without expecting anything in return.
Real-World Application: Children learn to help their friends and family, understanding the value of being kind to others, which helps in building strong, supportive relationships.
Example Lesson: The power of perseverance
Explanation: Characters in the book face challenges but by staying determined, they often achieve their goals, teaching children that perseverance is crucial.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to not give up easily in their tasks, be it studies or sports, reinforcing that persistence leads to success.
Example Lesson: Valuing diversity
Explanation: Unicorns interact with different types of magical creatures, each with unique traits, showing the beauty of a diverse community.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to appreciate and respect others' differences, fostering an inclusive environment at school and in playgroups.
Example Lesson: The importance of imagination
Explanation: The fantastical elements of the stories spark imagination, showing children how creativity can lead to discovery and innovation.
Real-World Application: This empowers children to think creatively in problem-solving, and enriches their play time, making learning more engaging and effective.
Example Lesson: Learning to solve problems
Explanation: Throughout the book, unicorns and their friends encounter various problems which they solve using clever and peaceful solutions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of thinking through problems and finding peaceful solutions, important skills for personal and academic success.