The Magic of Unicorns
By Gina L. Grandi
Illustrated by Ximena Jeria
What an enchanting Field Guide to Fabulous Creatures for the
young and the young at heart. The Magic
of Unicorns excites the imagination and engages young readers with stories
joyfully authored by Gina L. Grandi and filled with delightful artistry by
Ximena Jeria. Just open the cover to join this amazing journey around the world
discovering unicorns and exploring special secrets about their history, legends,
habits, and variety of powers and interests. Along the way you’ll also learn ways
to find the magic of unicorns for yourself.
Did you know there are a big variety of unicorns around the
world? They all look different and act different, but in their hearts they are
each dear creatures with wondrous adventures. Now you can read about some of
their incredible escapades. Enthusiastic, compassionate readers will also
appreciate the descriptions of nature surrounding unicorns around the world on
all kinds of different continents and ecosystems. This book shows not only
information about magical unicorns, but also about their companions in nature
including birds, insects, mammals, plants, and more.
What is the best way to find unicorns in the world around you?
This book suggests some practical ideas and activities that may just attract
one of these elusive creatures to you. As the author says, “the world might
look ordinary, but there could be something unexpected and wondrous just around
the corner.”
The text of this book is readable by elementary age readers.
But I also encourage adults to seek opportunities to read this book out loud
with children, enjoy the gorgeous pictures, and ignite everyone’s imagination
together.
The author, Gina L. Grandi is also a teacher and theatre
professor who shares her passion for these magical, mysterious creatures and
their mystical powers. She has taught elementary and high school students, and
is a self-proclaimed Unicorn Scholar.
Ximena Jeria grew up expressing herself through illustration
and treats us to such fun pictures throughout this wonderful book. She studied
graphic design at the University of Valparaiso, Chile and has worked for many
publishers and design agencies both in Chile and abroad. It’s so apparent how much
Ximena loves drawing. As she says, “I am also bilingual (Spanish and English),
and I guess drawing was my third language, one that summed up what I really
wanted to say.”
Enjoy this book with a friend, and remember to celebrate
National Unicorn Day on April 9th – or go ahead and celebrate every
day. “Unicorn magic will bring you luck and happiness. Even if you haven’t seen
one . . . yet.”
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