Little Unicorn Is Sad

Name: Little Unicorn Is Sad
ISBN: 9780316531917

by Aurélie Chien Chow Chine

Little Unicorn Series · Book 2 of 3

For the young child navigating big, confusing feelings, this book gently shows that it's okay to feel sad and offers simple, reassuring ways to cope with emotions.

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About This Book

A parent would reach for this book when their young child is experiencing a bout of sadness they can't explain. Little Unicorn wakes up feeling sad, and his horn even loses its color. His friends try to cheer him up, but he just needs to feel his feelings. This gentle story validates amorphous sadness, showing that it's okay not to have a reason and that the quiet presence of a friend can be the best comfort. It's a perfect tool for toddlers and preschoolers to begin building an emotional vocabulary and understanding that sad feelings will pass.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

The book centers on a character's unexplained sadness, but in a gentle and reassuring way.

Sensitive Topics

The book's core topic is sadness. The approach is both metaphorical (the horn losing its color) and direct (the text names the feeling). The resolution is very hopeful and gentle, emphasizing that feelings can pass and that empathy from friends is a powerful comfort. The context is entirely secular and fantasy-based.

Ideal Reader

A 3-year-old who is beginning to have big moods they cannot articulate, or a 4-year-old who has said "I'm sad, but I don't know why." It is perfect for a sensitive child who needs their feelings validated without a lot of questions.