Season 6 - Episodes 1 & 2 - A Unicorn Adventure

A Unicorn Adventure

A Unicorn Adventure: Full Story  is sponsored by Sourcebooks.

A Unicorn Adventure: Part 1  is sponsored by Penguin Young Reader's Group.

A Unicorn Adventure: Part 2  is sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio.

Join Lauren, the Reading Bug and the Spelling Bee on a fantastic fantasy adventure to a place where it's always sunny, cheerful and fun... or so we thought! With the Land of the Unicorns in trouble, and Lauren and the Reading Bug in danger, too, can we help save the day?

Books Mentioned in this Podcast

Fiction: 
Louie Lets Loose! (Unicorn in New York #1) By Rachel Hamilton Cover Image
$4.99
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ISBN: 9781338055085
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - May 30th, 2017

Louie the Unicorn is a star! At least, he will be once he polishes his act at performing arts school. With a song in his heart, a spring in his step, and an unwaveringly sunny outlook, he's about to take the big city by storm. It's time for this unicorn to shine!


Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends) By Jessie Sima, Jessie Sima (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jessie Sima, Jessie Sima (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781481469098
Availability: On Our Store Shelves Now
Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - February 14th, 2017

Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he’s always been a little bit different—his tusk isn’t as long, he’s not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn’t enjoy the cuisine. Then one night, an extra strong current sweeps Kelp to the surface, where he spots a mysterious creature that looks just like him! Kelp discovers that he and the creature are actually unicorns.


Unicorns Are Real! (Mythical Creatures Are Real!) By Holly Hatam Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780525648734
Availability: In Our Warehouse - Expected arrival in 2-5 days
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - March 26th, 2019

Stardust and glitter and rainbows, oh my! Did you know that unicorns polish their horns with fairy dust and moonbeams, and that they love looking at their reflections? Unicorn lovers will be tickled to learn all sorts of "facts" about these beloved mythical creatures in Holly Hatam's (#1 New York Times bestselling illustrator) unique Mythical Creatures Are Real board book. Look for Dragons are Real, too!


It's Okay to Be a Unicorn! By Jason Tharp, Jason Tharp (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jason Tharp, Jason Tharp (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250311320
Availability: In Our Warehouse - Expected arrival in 2-5 days
Published: Imprint - February 4th, 2020

Cornelius J. Sparklesteed is known among all the other horses in Hoofington for his beautiful and creative handmade hats. But Cornelius is hiding a secret under his own tall, pointy hat: He’s really a unicorn.


Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Brigette Barrager (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781101936597
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - August 29th, 2017

The Land of Unicorns is in trouble -- it has been raining and raining for what seems like forever. This is a big problem because there are only three ways that unicorns can get their magic: from the golden sun, from magnificent rainbows, and from the sparkle of believing. Luckily, Uni the Unicorn has always always always believed...that little girls are REAL. Join this very special unicorn and the little girl who believes right back as they finally meet and work together to save a magical land and all who live there!


Once Upon a Unicorn By Lou Anders Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781524719449
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Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - August 25th, 2020

Have you ever heard of a unicorn who is more interested in science experiments than magic? Or a flaming horse who's a walking fire hazard? When a pumpkin-headed menace called Jack o' the Hunt and monsters untold threaten their home, this unlikely pair must team up to save all of the Whisperwood--and themselves!


The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Full Color Edition (Chronicles of Narnia #2) By C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (Illustrator)
$11.99
ISBN: 9780064409421
Availability: On Our Store Shelves Now
Published: HarperCollins - August 22nd, 2000

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.


Non-Fiction: 
Let's Make a Rainbow!: Seeing the Science of Light with Optical Physics (Everyday Science Academy) By Chris Ferrie Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781492680604
Availability: In Our Warehouse - Expected arrival in 2-5 days
Published: Sourcebooks Explore - June 2nd, 2020

Rainbows are beautiful As Red Kangaroo admires one arching across the sky, she wonders where rainbows come from--luckily, Dr. Chris has the answer With just two ingredients and three simple steps, Red Kangaroo learns all about the science behind these wonderful, colorful sights


Other Great Books for You to Explore: 
Margaret's Unicorn By Briony May Smith Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781984896537
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Published: Anne Schwartz Books - September 15th, 2020

Unicorn Club By Suzy Senior, Leire Martin (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Suzy Senior, Leire Martin (Illustrator)
$4.99
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ISBN: 9781680104790
Published: Tiger Tales - September 1st, 2020

The Unicorn Came to Dinner By Lauren DeStefano, Gaia Cornwall (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lauren DeStefano, Gaia Cornwall (Illustrator)
$18.99
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ISBN: 9781250310408
Published: Roaring Brook Press - August 11th, 2020

Dave the Unicorn: Team Spirit By Pip Bird, David O'Connell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Pip Bird, David O'Connell (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9781250768773
Availability: In Our Warehouse - Expected arrival in 2-5 days
Published: Imprint - July 21st, 2020

Oscar the Hungry Unicorn By Lou Carter, Nikki Dyson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lou Carter, Nikki Dyson (Illustrator)
$10.99
ISBN: 9781408359532
Availability: On Our Store Shelves Now
Published: Orchard Books - July 14th, 2020

Dragons vs. Unicorns (Kate the Chemist) By Kate Biberdorf Cover Image
$12.99
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ISBN: 9780593116555
Published: Philomel Books - March 31st, 2020

Unicorn Academy: Rainbow of Adventure Boxed Set (Books 1-4) By Julie Sykes, Lucy Truman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julie Sykes, Lucy Truman (Illustrator)
$23.96
ISBN: 9780593301517
Availability: In Our Warehouse - Expected arrival in 2-5 days
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - April 7th, 2020

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