How Did I Catch A Unicorn?

Name: How Did I Catch A Unicorn?
ISBN: 9781950280063

My Unicorn Books Series · Book 1

For the child who wants to possess everything they love, this rhyming story teaches that some things are meant to be admired from afar rather than captured.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with possessiveness or the urge to 'own' things they find beautiful, whether it is a wildflower in the park or a new toy at a friend's house. This rhyming story follows Digger the Dragon as he attempts various clever traps to catch a unicorn, only to realize that some wonders of the world are best experienced through observation and friendship rather than capture. It is a gentle tool for teaching the difference between loving something and needing to control it. The story uses a fantasy setting to tackle real-world boundary setting and the concept of 'leaving no trace.' It is perfectly suited for preschoolers and early elementary students who are navigating the social-emotional milestone of letting go and practicing gratitude for experiences over possessions.

Unicorns Empathy & Kindness Letting Go Fantasy & Magic Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Manners & Behavior Joy & Gratitude

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

The dragon sets traps, but they are whimsical and no one is ever in real danger.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and uses a metaphorical approach to themes of possession and freedom. There are no heavy topics like death or trauma, though the concept of 'trapping' an animal is addressed as an unkind impulse that the protagonist eventually overcomes.