The Yawnicorn
by Emily Hamilton (Author) Emily Hamilton (Illustrator)
Magic is waiting in this rhythmic, calming tale that is the perfect bedtime story for when little ones struggle to fall asleep!
You're tucked into bed, ready for sleep. But . . . your head is all busy. and your legs are all twitchy. And this blanket is so itchy! It's time to call on the Yawnicorn! Tuck in for an enchanting nighttime adventure flying over oceans, marching through jungles, and soaring across glittering galaxies until you find your perfect dreamland.
With the Yawnicorn's help, young readers are destined for a night of magical wonder and sweet dreams. Join the Yawnicorn on a bedtime adventure you'll never forget!
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PreS-Gr 2--A crescent moon hangs high in a starlit night sky as a sleepless pale-skinned girl with red hair and freckles tosses and turns in bed. Her active mind will not settle, her body will not relax, and she cannot catch a wink of sleep. When counting sheep is useless, what is she to do? She calls upon the Yawnicorn, who floats in on a stardust breeze and whisks the girl away on a fantastical journey to find a dreamland made just for her. Gliding over blissful rainbows, lounging in pillowy clouds, and sailing across a serene ocean are just a few dreamy stops along the way. Hamilton shares a sweetly simple bedtime story that feels familiar and steady from the very first read. Rhyming text blends with the fluid movement carried throughout vibrant pencil and watercolor illustrations. A soothing blue and purple palette dominates the illustrations, offset by a few more brightly colored spreads. The use of second-person narration embeds readers into the Yawnicorn's dreamy exploration, as they search for their own slumber. A mindfulness moment is offered in the last few pages, and readers are prompted to calm their bodies: "Your toes are relaxing from one up to ten, and so is each leg...." This comfy story will not doze long on shelves where the "Ten Minutes to Bed" series is popular. VERDICT A cozy bedtime story sure to unwind the mind and bodies of sleepy young unicorn lovers.--Emily Brush
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"Move over, sheep: another hoofed animal is here to take over bedtime. Snoozy with a touch of sparkle and magic." —Kirkus Reviews
"This charming picture book teaches little ones how to soothe their worries and practice gratitude and mindfulness." —Booklist Online, on THANK YOU FOR THE LITTLE THINGS "An ideal choice for story times, classroom read-alouds, and one-on-one sharing. . . . This sweet and soothing story is a welcome addition to any collection." —School Library Journal, on THANK YOU FOR THE LITTLE THINGS "Soothing, and likely to put rainbows in many a real window." —Kirkus Reviews, on THE WORLD MADE A RAINBOWEmily Hamilton is the illustrator of The World Made a Rainbow and Thank You for the Little Things. A self-taught illustrator, she loves to transport herself into the world of children's books so she can draw every day and wear her pajamas to work. She lives in the UK.
emily-hamilton.co.uk@emilyhamiltonillustration
JUV010000 - Juvenile Fiction | Bedtime & Dreams
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Sleep
Picture books
Stories in rhyme
Night
Unicorns
Yawning
