The Unicorn Who Had No Horn

by Margaret Holland, Craig McKee

A unicorn who has no horn sets out to find one.

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy, Picture Books, Unicorns, Fiction, Drama

32 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1985

Reviews

[Emily M Genther · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a favorite of my sister and mine when we were little girls. I now enjoy reading it with my nieces. It's a truly sweet story.

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yes, kids -- you can't ever be happy until you become just like everyone else.

Jesus. This unicorn had the ability to fly. Just fly the fuck away and find somone else who doesn't bully you about being different.

But the book did show that good things come from helping others.

The art was middling. The illustrator did squirrels clowns better than horses.

[Bryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alexandra was no normal unicorn - she was missing her horn! She helps some squirrels and owls and Grandfather Tree on her journey to a crystal valley, where she finds a beautiful crystal that becomes her horn.

Fun story, and beautiful illustrations.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here's another one from my childhood that I had forgotten all about until seeing it on openlibrary.org. The story must not have been very memorable, as it didn't feel familiar at all, but I instantly recognized the cover and pictures.

[B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one as a kid. Found it while cleaning up this weekend and took the time to stop and read it. It's still very cute, and while horses/unicorns were not the artist's strong suit, the other aspects were pretty well drawn.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favorite book when I was little and just learning to read.

[Melissa Lavely · Rating 5 out of 5]

One I just remembered from my childhood.

[Rebecca West · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book which on the surface appears to be just a fairy tale about a unicorn searching for his horn. In actuality, this book is about spirituality. It is a mystical creature not unlike ourselves who gains knowledge from nature: the forest, animals, and even crystals. The Unicorn only attains what she is after by helping others which is the key to our universe. What an beautiful work of art and a treasure for children all over! I have read it to my kids and hope you do as well.

[Hester Rathbone · Rating 5 out of 5]

For me as a child, this was always a very personal book. When you're a kid, you think you don't fit in anywhere - I was always very aware of that. I didn't have lots of friends and sometimes, I didn't like the friends I did have. This book gave me hope that some day, I'd find a pace where I fit in.

[Crystal Puckett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite stories as a little girl.

[Echo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book when I was a little girl. It's one of the books from my childhood I've kept stored away.

[Andie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've always like this book. I've had it since I was a kid and just re-read it while home for Thanksgiving. It's a great story about how helping others allows you to reach your dreams.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite childhood book. Ever!

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember reading this book in preschool on a field trip.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my very favorite books growing up.