The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn - by Shawn Harris (Hardcover)

About the Book

Teeny-Weeny Unicorn feels like the world is not made for his small stature and one day it bothers him so much he runs off, but soon after meeting a salty gnome he starts to wonder if he might just be the right size after all.

Book Synopsis

Meet this pint-sized unicorn in this funny, modern fairy tale about perception and self-confidence from a Caldecott-Honor winning creator.

Once upon a time, in a land where horses were mythical beasts, there lived a unicorn--a Teeny-Weeny Unicorn. He lived with his family in a palace--one that was extra-large for him, full of extra-large rugs and extra-large food. And when his brother and sister played chess, they used him in place of a pawn.

When it's just too much to take, Teeny-Weeny Unicorn runs away--and has a chance encounter with a salty gnome. It's then that he suddenly starts to wonder... IS he teeny weeny? Or is he just the right size?

Every kid will relate to Teeny-Weeny Unicorn, as he figures out how to live in a world not made for his stature. With wit and charm, as well as delightful illustrations, Shawn Harris creates a modern classic made for sharing--be it at bedtime or on a story time rug.

Review Quotes

★ "At last! A unicorn book as charming as the species it highlights." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "A delightful, buoying romp." --Booklist, starred review

"Sly wit, distinctive characterizations, and a free hand with fairy tale elements fuel this unbridled exploration of relative influence and size." --Publishers Weekly

"The playful, dry tone and folkloric lesson could lend well to a felt-board performance." --The Bulletin

"This original take on unicorn life and troubles encourages a wry grin on every page." --The Horn Book

"Classic themes and challenges are captured in fresh, new ways to keep young readers entertained and engaged....Harris offers a very sweet reminder that all is well, just as it is." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Shawn Harris is an award-winning creator of books for kids. His authorial debut, Have You Ever Seen A Flower, was called a "stunning tour de force..." by The New York Times, and was the recipient of a Caldecott Honor. The National Museum of Wildlife Art awarded Shawn's cut-paper art in A Polar Bear in the Snow (by Mac Barnett) the Bull-Bransom Award for excellence in the field of children's book illustration with a focus on nature and wildlife. Harris has illustrated a number of other books, including Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, and Everyone's Awake by Colin Meloy. Shawn lives in Northern California, where he also likes to write songs, surf, and play racquetball.