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When Unicorns Poop
Celebrate all things sparkly, including unicorn poop, with this rainbow-filled, humorous story!
Did you know that when a unicorn poops, rainbows arch across the sky? And when they toot, shiny bubbles float all around! What happens when a unicorn sneezes or spits or cries? More magical whimsy occurs when unicorns do all these things, of course.
Just don't step in their poop-eww!
Complete with stunning, bright, and magical full-color illustrations, When Unicorns Poop is sure to delight kids as well as be the perfect gift for any unicorn-crazed adult.
Did you know that when a unicorn poops, rainbows arch across the sky? And when they toot, shiny bubbles float all around! What happens when a unicorn sneezes or spits or cries? More magical whimsy occurs when unicorns do all these things, of course.
Just don't step in their poop-eww!
Complete with stunning, bright, and magical full-color illustrations, When Unicorns Poop is sure to delight kids as well as be the perfect gift for any unicorn-crazed adult.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2019
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September 26, 2019
2.5 stars.
Colourful, bright, beautiful pictures with a silly, crass storyline.
As much as my five-year-old daughter and I love unicorns, this book just didn’t work. It missed its mark. I appreciate what the author was trying to accomplish (being super silly), but it was just too much for me and I wouldn’t recommend it. I had to skip the pages with the word “puke” as I don’t allow my children to use that word. The story/message felt crude and unpolished in what it was teaching children. I prefer my books to have something positive for children to take from the storyline.
Thank you to Hachette Book Group for sending me a physical copy to read and review with my children.
Expected date of publication: October 1, 2019.
Colourful, bright, beautiful pictures with a silly, crass storyline.
As much as my five-year-old daughter and I love unicorns, this book just didn’t work. It missed its mark. I appreciate what the author was trying to accomplish (being super silly), but it was just too much for me and I wouldn’t recommend it. I had to skip the pages with the word “puke” as I don’t allow my children to use that word. The story/message felt crude and unpolished in what it was teaching children. I prefer my books to have something positive for children to take from the storyline.
Thank you to Hachette Book Group for sending me a physical copy to read and review with my children.
Expected date of publication: October 1, 2019.
November 12, 2019
Err... okay.
This isn't even a story. It's just a collection of admittedly humorous illustrations detailing various bodily excretions of unicorns. When unicorns sneeze, they get glitter everywhere. They fart shiny bubbles. Their tears are milkshakes. You get the idea. The book ends by telling the reader not to step in their poop. But... weren't we just told that unicorn poop is simply a rainbow-emitter?
I guess if you're really into unicorns, you might like this. But a lot of the jokes are more cleverly done in Dana Simpson's Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics; I'd recommend those instead.
This isn't even a story. It's just a collection of admittedly humorous illustrations detailing various bodily excretions of unicorns. When unicorns sneeze, they get glitter everywhere. They fart shiny bubbles. Their tears are milkshakes. You get the idea. The book ends by telling the reader not to step in their poop. But... weren't we just told that unicorn poop is simply a rainbow-emitter?
I guess if you're really into unicorns, you might like this. But a lot of the jokes are more cleverly done in Dana Simpson's Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics; I'd recommend those instead.
February 2, 2020
I saw this picture book on the ‘New Shelf’ at the library this week and had to pick it up and read it right away. I laughed and laughed. I liked it so much that I went around the library reading it to my coworkers. They laughed. I brought it home and read it to my children. They laughed.
When Unicorns Poop doesn’t really require a synopsis. You will enjoy it if you’re the kind of person who finds the title and cover image funny. You will not enjoy it if you don’t go for that kind of humor. Telling you any more about the book would defeat the purpose and ruin some of the fun. Just know that I wanted to tell as many people as I could about When Unicorns Poop.
- John D.
Click here to find the book at the Prince William County Public Library System.
When Unicorns Poop doesn’t really require a synopsis. You will enjoy it if you’re the kind of person who finds the title and cover image funny. You will not enjoy it if you don’t go for that kind of humor. Telling you any more about the book would defeat the purpose and ruin some of the fun. Just know that I wanted to tell as many people as I could about When Unicorns Poop.
- John D.
Click here to find the book at the Prince William County Public Library System.
October 24, 2019
They just publish any old thing these days huh? This book is gross and completely asinine. Maybe this is just me being old; I'm sure some kids would like it-the humor is very juvenile. I would never read this at storytime or to after-care kids either.
January 18, 2020
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First, I'd like to thank Hachette Book Group for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review! This was definitely a hilarious story, and I think that kids and parents would have fun reading this kind of story!
As an adult reading it, you understand how unrealistic this is, but when the kids listen to it, you can see where their imagination takes them, but also provides them to make connections in the book with realistic moments. (Like seeing fireworks)
Overall, I loved this book! It was pretty short, and I actually found myself reading it again, because I found it pretty hilarious! This is definitely a book to grab for anyone with a child or even an educator to read in class, because you'll definitely have kids cracking up over it!
First, I'd like to thank Hachette Book Group for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review! This was definitely a hilarious story, and I think that kids and parents would have fun reading this kind of story!
As an adult reading it, you understand how unrealistic this is, but when the kids listen to it, you can see where their imagination takes them, but also provides them to make connections in the book with realistic moments. (Like seeing fireworks)
Overall, I loved this book! It was pretty short, and I actually found myself reading it again, because I found it pretty hilarious! This is definitely a book to grab for anyone with a child or even an educator to read in class, because you'll definitely have kids cracking up over it!
January 11, 2021
It has that gross out factor that kids will love
April 12, 2021
Beautifully illustrated, but I’m not sure if it’s the book anyone needed. I’ll say that I chuckled a few times, for what it’s worth.
September 24, 2023
Underwritten
January 19, 2020
What a weird book. I'm not squeamish about bodily functions by any means, but just why?
November 6, 2019
Fun idea, but I guess it was a little *too* low-brow, even for me. (And I LOVE fart and poop jokes!) I love the idea of exploring rainbows and unicorns, etc., but this was proof of the least amount of thought possible. The artwork was decent, though.
October 28, 2019
I love humorous, slightly off color books as much as the next person. But I really can't do a whole book where the premise is either poop, or spit, or fart. I just can't.
September 8, 2019
This book is full of rainbows, sparkles and silliness! The story is fairly simple it describes what happens when Unicorns poop, toot, sneeze etc. Being magical creatures these bodily functions are not the normal ones, they have a magical twist! With very colorful and fun illustrations this is definitely a light, creative and humorous read.
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October 17, 2019
I love a good bodily functions book, and the fact that this one has very few words per page and is about unicorns was fantastic. However I feel like it had a weak finish since it never gave a bad consequence for stepping in their rainbow poop, but the book warns you strongly against it anyway. I still think this will delight a majority of readers.
November 15, 2019
The artwork is fantabulous...the story...not so much. "Almost Everybody Farts" is fantastic (and also features unicorn toots), "Baa Baa Smart Sheep" is grossly hysterical (and features poop). THIS despite the great illustrations is gross and not fun and just kinda ends with a plop. Save your pennies for "It's Okay to be a Unicorn" if you need a unicorn book...
October 26, 2019
Am I the only one concerned with the state of this unicorn's health? Why is he gassy, sneezing, and throwing up? Maybe we should find him a doctor, not a bunch of other unicorns he can infect! Poor little guy!
November 14, 2019
Is this insipid and uninspired? Yes. But WILL IT BE IMMENSELY POPULAR? That's really why I bought it. All due respect to the creators. Making a book is hard work, frfr. They just didn't achieve what they may have intended to.
January 4, 2024
This book is about as disgusting as the title and cover would suggest. Even more bodily functions inside! But something pleasant always comes out, like bubbles or ribbons. Our daughter loved this one.
April 17, 2019
Oh, the possibilities! Oh, the imagination!
September 26, 2019
a silly book for fans of unicorns!
October 10, 2019
I want a unicorn as a pet!!! I was laughing through this book. However, I don't understand the last page....why not step in Unicorn poop?
October 25, 2019
My 5 year-old loves unicorns and potty humor so I just had to bring this one home from the library. Whimsical, and always good to find any unicorn book that isn't only populated with little girls.
October 26, 2019
I never knew unicorns had so many colorful bodily functions!
October 30, 2019
super cute and gross kids book.
November 7, 2019
I love rainbows and bathroom humor.
December 10, 2019
Jesus, because we needed more unicorn books.... ummm DUH WE NEED MORE UNICORN BOOKS!!!!! I love this love this love this!!!
December 11, 2019
I like the pictures and the juxtaposition of cute unicorns doing disgusting things.
December 31, 2019
357/365
January 20, 2020
Bright illustrations, simple text. Poop! Gross things turned to fun because..Unicorns!
January 26, 2020
It's cute - I think the kids will giggle and love it.
February 6, 2020
This is a silly book, and delightful for any audience, I imagine. I read it for fun to my fifth graders yesterday. They were equal parts amused and disgusted. The illustrations are lovely.
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