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A Unicorn Named Sparkle (Hardcover) by Amy Young - 1 of 1

A Unicorn Named Sparkle (Hardcover) by Amy Young

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About the Book



A picture book about a little girl who desperately wants a beautiful unicorn as a pet, but winds up with a less than desirable one instead.



Book Synopsis



When Lucy sees an ad in the newspaper for a unicorn, she sends in her twenty-five cents and waits four to six long weeks for her very own unicorn to arrive. She imagines the flowers that she'll braid into his beautiful pink mane, and she even picks the perfect name for him: Sparkle. But when Sparkle arrives, his ears are too long, his horn is too short, he smells funny--and oh, he has fleas. Lucy isn't pleased, but in the end she warms up to Sparkle and realizes that even though he wasn't exactly the unicorn she wanted, he might be just the one she needs.



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The pencil, pen, and watercolor illustrations, done in a simple, loose style, offer expressive, playful character poses. And Young hits all the visual beats, creating something likable and appealing...A tale about coming to love someone--or something--for who they are and not what one hopes them to be: a pleasant addition to the odd-couple shelf. --Kirkus

"She had to admit: sometimes he made her smile and sometimes he made her laugh," writes Young (Don't Eat the Baby!), whose storytelling and watercolor cartooning are spot-on in their comic timing. Her message to readers is clear: self-awareness and finding a soul mate don't always come easily. --Publishers Weekly



About The Author



Amy Young was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and though she trained and practiced as a lawyer, she has always wanted to be an artist. Her first picture book, which she wrote and illustrated, was Belinda the Ballerina. Since then, she has written and illustrated many picture books. She lives in Spring Lake, Michigan, with her husband.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.38 Inches (H) x 8.38 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-3 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals / Mythical, Animals / Pets
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Format: Hardcover
Author: Amy Young
Language: English
Street Date: July 5, 2016
TCIN: 50925107
UPC: 9780374301859
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-6171
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship dimensions: 8 inches length x 0.1 inches width x 10 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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Q: What is the main theme of the story?

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  • A: The main theme is learning to accept and love someone for who they are, despite initial expectations.

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Q: What realization does Lucy come to about Sparkle?

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  • A: Lucy realizes that Sparkle, though not perfect, may be exactly what she needs in a pet.

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Q: Who is the target audience for this book?

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  • A: This book is aimed at children ages 0-3 years, focusing on juvenile fiction themes.

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Q: What kind of illustrations are in the book?

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  • A: The book features pencil, pen, and watercolor illustrations, created in a simple and loose style.

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Q: What type of pet does the main character want?

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  • A: The main character, Lucy, desires a beautiful unicorn as a pet.

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Additional product information and recommendations

5.0 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
100% would recommend
3 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 June, 2018Verified purchase

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Adorable book. Cute story. I gave it to my grand daughter with a stuffed unicorn as a bday present. Great gift.
Shelley
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 April, 2018Verified purchase

Great kids book

We love this book! My son is 5 is loves it even though some would think it's a girls book. Really cute. We even bought another one for one of his friends for a bday gift
Kzimm
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
1 January, 2018Verified purchase

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My daughter is a kindergarten teacher & insisted we get this book for her cousins daughters. It is a darling book! Illustrations are great & the story is so sweet and cute! I am very happy we got the books!
Linda
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