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This Is NOT a Unicorn!

By Barry Timms

imaginative whimsical playful engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.33

From 6 readers

What do our readers think of This Is NOT a Unicorn!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bright pictures, bouncy rhymes and silly ideas, and many find the book funny to hear aloud. Some children find the repeated pattern a little boring by the end, but the playful unicorn inspires imaginative play.

What does the Pageticker team say about This Is NOT a Unicorn!?

This Is NOT a Unicorn! is a gloriously silly celebration of wordplay, imagination and friendship, with a horn that refuses to stay merely horn-shaped. The bouncy rhymes and bright illustrations make it excellent for reading aloud, though its repeated pattern may work best for younger children who enjoy joining in.

Genres

Fantasy Humour Friendship/Family

What is This Is NOT a Unicorn! about?

Meet a remarkable creature whose horn transforms into extraordinary objects—a magic wand, a helicopter blade, even a space rocket! This playful tale follows a young girl and her unique friend as they embark on whimsical adventures, exploring the boundless possibilities of imagination and friendship.

About the author

Barry Timms is a British author who loves writing stories for children. He is best known for books like 'This Is NOT A Unicorn!' and 'The Twelve Green Days of Christmas.' Barry enjoys creating tales full of imagination and fun, hoping his stories will make children smile and inspire them to read more.

Discussion ideas around This Is NOT a Unicorn!

A very unusual friend: What makes the unicorn such a good friend for the girl?

Anything is possible: If your friend’s horn could transform into anything, what would you choose and why?

Silly words: Which new word or name in the book makes you laugh the most, and what other funny names could you invent?

Imagination at work: How do the girl and the unicorn use their ideas to turn ordinary moments into adventures?

Pages

28 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2025

First published

2021

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