I Really Want THAT Unicorn
ISBN13
9781408336908
Review published
11/07/2018
By Reviewer
Sue
Star Rating
By Author / Illustrator
Fabi Santiago
Age range(s)
3+
Review
You know how children sometimes really, really want a particular toy and no other toy will do? Well, Chloe Crocodile really, REALLY wants a unicorn - that 'Big Sparkly Mellow Yellow Unicorn' - but the only way to get it is to win the talent competition... For that, she must back a rainbow cake, make a magic castle, design a unicorn fairy costume and give a performance; all things that Chloe Crocodile is very good at. The only problem is, Veronica the elephant is very good at those things too and manages to outshine Chloe at each task until the very last moment....when the story has an unexpected twist. This picture book really builds the tension and you can see children will be rooting for Chloe; I loved all the expressions on the young animals' faces (there is also a hippo, zebra, a cow - and even a fish!). Fabi Santiago, the author and illustrator, brings across so much character through their expressions and reactions. The pages are packed with detail and funny moments so there is also lots of humour - especially in the completely over-the-top talent competition. This is a wonderful picture book to share with a group - as well as individually - because of the block colour so the images really stand out. And I loved its message - that sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you can't win everything; but you CAN keep on trying! Picture book / Ages 3+ / Reviewed by Sue Chamber.
