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The Truth About Unicorns
Unicorns have galloped their way through fairy tales for many years. Have you ever wondered what unicorns look like, how they behave, or what their horns have been used for? Come along for the ride to find out the truth about unicorns.
- GenresNonfiction
32 pages, Library Binding
First published August 1, 2010
About the author
Molly Blaisdell
31 books73 followersMolly Blaisdell is a dash of fun, mixed in with some smart cookie and a splash of capable. She started her first fan fiction group in junior high and never stopped writing. Today, she writes about geeky girls with lofty dreams and about the absolute craziness of falling in love.
When Molly's not writing, she curls up with a book, heads to a popcorn blockbuster, or kicks back to watch shooting stars. If she sees the moon in the daytime, she thinks she's lucky.
Molly is the mom of four and lives in College Station, Texas with her college sweetheart Tim and two cats – one evil and one good.
She's also the author 30 books for young children, including THE BIG FUZZY COAT (MeeGenius, ebook), REMBRANDT AND THE BOY WHO DREW DOGS (Barron’s), and THE TRUTH ABOUT UNICORNS (Capstone Press).
She also writes as Cece Barlow for teens and the young at heart.
She inspires artists of all kinds with her weekly blog:
Seize the Day -- http://www.mollyblaisdell.blogspot.com.
When Molly's not writing, she curls up with a book, heads to a popcorn blockbuster, or kicks back to watch shooting stars. If she sees the moon in the daytime, she thinks she's lucky.
Molly is the mom of four and lives in College Station, Texas with her college sweetheart Tim and two cats – one evil and one good.
She's also the author 30 books for young children, including THE BIG FUZZY COAT (MeeGenius, ebook), REMBRANDT AND THE BOY WHO DREW DOGS (Barron’s), and THE TRUTH ABOUT UNICORNS (Capstone Press).
She also writes as Cece Barlow for teens and the young at heart.
She inspires artists of all kinds with her weekly blog:
Seize the Day -- http://www.mollyblaisdell.blogspot.com.
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March 11, 2011
Grades 1-3
This insubstantive series has cover appeal and bright computer-generated illustrations, but the text falls short. In the two titles reviewed (Unicorns and Elves), the narrative is choppy and jumps from one subject to another sporadically. While the backmatter includes a glossary, not all of the words that might confuse young readers are defined, and the words that will appear in the glossary are not highlighted in the main body of the text. An additional purchase if you have a big crowd that likes books with pictures of various fairy tale creatures; however, don't buy these for the informational value.
This insubstantive series has cover appeal and bright computer-generated illustrations, but the text falls short. In the two titles reviewed (Unicorns and Elves), the narrative is choppy and jumps from one subject to another sporadically. While the backmatter includes a glossary, not all of the words that might confuse young readers are defined, and the words that will appear in the glossary are not highlighted in the main body of the text. An additional purchase if you have a big crowd that likes books with pictures of various fairy tale creatures; however, don't buy these for the informational value.
January 14, 2022
In terms of text and presentation, this book was a bit of a conundrum. On the very first page it stated emphatically that unicorns were not real. Turn the page though, and the author goes on to describe them in great detail. The text couches it in terms of this is how myths present them, but it is an odd juxtaposition.
European and Chines unicorns are described, as are other animals that have been mistaken for unicorns over the years including narwhal, rhino and antelope. Blaisdell also discusses several well known myths about unicorns. There is even a page devoted to the unicorn scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
The illustrations are really lovely, vibrant and colorful. They describe their topics well.
An enjoyable book for younger elementary age children.
European and Chines unicorns are described, as are other animals that have been mistaken for unicorns over the years including narwhal, rhino and antelope. Blaisdell also discusses several well known myths about unicorns. There is even a page devoted to the unicorn scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
The illustrations are really lovely, vibrant and colorful. They describe their topics well.
An enjoyable book for younger elementary age children.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews