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Hachette, September 2025
Written and illustrated by Jenni Desmond
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Unicorns live high up in the clouds, and though some readers may have never spotted one, there are plenty of magical clues that let true believers know they're there.  From bouncing on the clouds to make it snow, to zooming across the night sky like shooting stars, unicorns have lots of fun and lots of cheeky ways to say hello . . . 

 

Find out everything there is to know about unicorns in this beautiful, must-have picture book by the award-winning Jenni Desmond.

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This whimsical picture-book guide to unicorns – who live in the clouds, eat rainbow puffs and recharge their magic during thunderstorms – will enthral any imaginative child who loves seeing pictures in the changing sky.

The Guardian - best new picture books February 2026

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Unicorns are treated as secret sky dwellers, quietly responsible for clouds shifting, snow falling and rainbows appearing.  Each double page spread links a natural event to imagined unicorn behaviour, cleverly using the layout and tone of an information book.  The imaginative text explains, suggests and invites close looking rather than proving anything.  High- quality illustrations focus on skies and subtle visuals clues, encouraging observation and discussion.  It's perfect for more confident EYFS readers.

School reading list - Myths for children, our recommendations

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Boasting exquisitely beautiful illustrations from the celebrated picture book maker, A Believer's Guide to Unicorns offers tantalising indications of where these magical beasts might reside.

Waterstones

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Translations:

Dutch

German

Italian

USA