Magical unicorn books

A beautifully illustrated book about a young girl who gets more than she bargains for when she buys a packet of unicorn seeds for her grandmother. Fun and magical. 

Can Loella overcome her fear of the dark to find her beloved unicorn friend? A beautiful picture book about friendship and facing your worries. 

Oscar, a glum-looking unicorn, is so hungry he eats his own stable, and the trouble doesn’t stop there. Turning classic fairy tales upside down, this hilarious book will brighten up any day. 

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks have teamed up to create another delightful picture book, complete with sparkly glitter on each page.

Every toy or animal in Sophie’s sight is given a horn, and because she is a unicorn expert, she teaches them about magic, hunting and other important unicorn things. But Sophie is a little too busy teaching her ​“unicorns” to even notice a when a real one shows up…

This is NOT a story about unicorns. Or pugs. It is set in the Wild West, with cowboys. But hang on a minute – who’s that? Toddlers will giggle away as a unicorn and pug desperately try to infiltrate this very silly picture book story.

With flaps to lift and a rhythmic text that’s really fun to read aloud, this glorious, colourful book will delight young children. It’s perfect for sharing – and for laughing along with.

The Melowies are five girl unicorns who live in Aura, a world where magical creatures live in harmony. When they find themselves transported out into the outside world to face their deepest fears, it is the power of friendship that can save them.

It’s time for the selection of Princess Pea’s first Royal Unicorn! Everyone is delighted with the sugary sweet unicorns in the parade except the Princess herself – who is besotted with Unipiggle, a pig with a horn. Will Unipiggle bravely rescue Princess Pea from the storm and win her heart? This brightly illustrated story about a girl who wants to break free from society’s expectations is perfect for younger readers. 

Magic, sparkle and unicorns are sprinkled throughout this book, but it’s essentially about what many primary school children struggle with: jealousy, bullying and friendships. A bite-sized chapter book that’s ideal for a quick read. 

Bumble and Snug have teamed up with a unicorn! But when the unicorn creates chaos with too much magical ​‘help’, the friends must find a way to still have fun, but consider others. Fantastic fun.

A humorous fantasy adventure featuring unicorns of many colours, a magical quest and tons of glitter, rainbows – and poo! Amid all this, there are also underlying themes of diversity, inclusion and positivity.

After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook. It’s a treasure chest of unicorn lore – the where, why and what of these elusive beasts.

When best friends Aisha and Jayden become members of the Secret Beast Club, their first magical mission is to rescue a lost unicorn foal before he falls into the wrong hands. An exciting fantasy adventure for confident young readers.

When two young dragons accidentally set Witchy Wood alight, fire-fighting unicorn Blaze and her cheeky fire engine Quench race to the rescue. This colourfully illustrated chapter book is the first in a series about a team of uniformed unicorns who work in the emergency services.

Elodie Lightfoot discovers she’s a Unicorn Seeker! Not only can she see the secretive, nocturnal creatures, but she has a special bond with one. But with hunters after her unicorn, can Elodie protect her?

Anderson’s writing is as zany as ever in this third instalment of the Amelia Fang series. It’s all presented completely accessibly and with tons of humour. The book reads well on its own even if children haven’t read the previous two. 

Soar through the skies with the amazing Super Unicorn Princess as she saves the city of Horizon from a variety of monsters in this action-packed, hilarious graphic novel.

A heroic, contemporary tale mixing mythology, suspense and humour as two youngsters put themselves in danger in order to save the world’s few remaining wild unicorns from ruthless exploitation.

This compelling fantasy adventure, the first in an epic series, is a gripping read. With imaginative characters and an exhilarating plot, readers are transported to a convincing world of fortified forests, spectacular treehouses and ferocious unicorns. Friendship, loyalty and teamwork are at the heart of this novel, which also sensitively explores topics of grief, bereavement and depression.