A Unicorn's Guide to Finding Your Sparkle - by Carrie Williford (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Even bad days are magical in this unicorn picture book for kids ages 4-8 that sparkles with humor, glitter, and an empowering message about finding joy in the unexpected!

Everyone knows the most fabulous thing about Viv is her sparkle . . . until the day it goes missing.

When Viv loses her sparkle, she has the worst day ever. Her twinkle turns to twonkle, and she just feels down-right glum. With some help from her friends, she'll try all the glittery, shimmery things that make unicorns feel fabulous and learn a few lessons along the way.

Join Viv on a fun-filled journey to discover that your true sparkle shines through when you live in the moment and find joy in the unexpected. With a glitter-embellished cover, this heart-felt and humorous picture book is overflowing with sparkle and charm.

About the Author

Carrie Williford is Highlights for Children's newest author to watch. With her humorous stories and an imagination like no other, readers will recognize her signature voice from familiar High Five stories like "Sloth's Party Guide," "Hair Care for Your Woolly Mammoth," and from her soon-to-be-released picture book, Please Don't Scare the Ghost. When she's not writing, Carrie can be found crocheting or spending time with her husband, Tom, daughter, Lydia, and dog, Sully in North Carolina.

Josh Cleland is an accomplished illustrator with a knack for all things kid humor. Highlights magazine readers may recognize Cleland's whimsical art from the many stories and puzzles he brings to life in our products. His work has also been featured in Storytime magazine, Pinterest, and in his most recent picture book releases, Banana Hunt and the Woofmore series. Cleland frequently attends book events, teaches other emerging illustrators, and engages his followers by sharing bits of his illustration process on social media.