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Be careful what pet you wish for in the newest picture book from fan-favorite author Ame Dyckman and rising-star illustrator Liz Climo.
When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he's in for. Unbeknownst to…

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2 authors picked You Don't Want a Unicorn! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

An unsuspecting little boy wishes for a unicorn, only to discover that magical pet ownership isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Unicorns leave holes in the ceiling and piles of (cupcake) poo on the floor. And don’t even mention the shedding! Both Ame Dyckman and Liz Climo are hilarious on their own, but as an author/illustrator team, they’re an absolute hoot!

From Jess' list on unusual unicorns.

Kids may think they want a magical pet, but this hilarious book helps them reconsider. There are levels of humor for both the adult and the child reader. And what’s more connecting than laughing together? For example, a pile of pink frosted cupcakes, one in the hand of the main character, illustrates the line “Unicorns can’t be house-trained” and sets up the caption, “You don’t want to eat that. Trust me.” The author speaks directly to the reader as “you,” which creates immediacy, participation, and shared experience.

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