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That's Not My...
That's not my unicorn...
Meet five magical unicorns in the fabulous 50th title to the much-loved That's not my... series, complete with iridescent edges. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
10 pages, Board Book
Published October 3, 2023
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Fiona Watt
1,323 books81 followersFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books.
Fiona graduated from Exeter University with a B.Ed. (Hons.), specialising in Psychology and Art and Design. After university she worked as a researcher and writer for a company which published educational material for places where children went on school visits (zoos, museums, stately homes etc). She then taught seven, eight, and nine year olds for five years; three years at a state school in Sevenoaks in Kent, and two years at The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.
Having joined Usborne in 1989, Fiona became an editorial director in 2003, largely responsible for writing baby and novelty books, as well as art and activity titles. She has written over 100 titles for Usborne Publishing, perhaps most notably the, ‘That’s not my ….‘ touchy-feely series.
Fiona graduated from Exeter University with a B.Ed. (Hons.), specialising in Psychology and Art and Design. After university she worked as a researcher and writer for a company which published educational material for places where children went on school visits (zoos, museums, stately homes etc). She then taught seven, eight, and nine year olds for five years; three years at a state school in Sevenoaks in Kent, and two years at The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.
Having joined Usborne in 1989, Fiona became an editorial director in 2003, largely responsible for writing baby and novelty books, as well as art and activity titles. She has written over 100 titles for Usborne Publishing, perhaps most notably the, ‘That’s not my ….‘ touchy-feely series.
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September 15, 2017
This is the latest in my That's Not My ... obsession. This time we take on UNICORNS!!!! This is my second unicorn read this month and I have another two planned for the weekend. As I missed (shame on me!) Unicorn Day on 9 April, but will most certainly be celebrating it annually from 2018, I officially declare this ...
🦄 Unicorn Month! 🦄
This was another cute addition to the That's Not My ... series, but so much better because, duh, unicorns! I for one am stoked that our sweet little white mouse rejected so many unicorns on the way to finding theirs, because that leaves five unicorns looking for someone to love them - and I call dibs on all of them!
I want the one with the fluffy mane. I want the one with the rainbow coloured mane and super soft ears. I want the bumpy hooved one with the pink mane and purple stripey horn. I want the furry tailed one with the yellow mane and horn. Oh, and I certainly claim the smooth winged one with pink mane and yellow horn flying past the rainbow. If any of you want to borrow one at any time you're more than welcome but as I already made pretty clear, I've got dibs on every single one of the rejects. So there, Mr Mouse! You don't get to change your mind now!
Just between you and I, Mr Mouse had better be on the lookout because I may well be planning onunicorn-napping borrowing his unicorn with the rainbow coloured mane and sparkly horn in the near future.
🦄 Unicorn Month! 🦄
This was another cute addition to the That's Not My ... series, but so much better because, duh, unicorns! I for one am stoked that our sweet little white mouse rejected so many unicorns on the way to finding theirs, because that leaves five unicorns looking for someone to love them - and I call dibs on all of them!
I want the one with the fluffy mane. I want the one with the rainbow coloured mane and super soft ears. I want the bumpy hooved one with the pink mane and purple stripey horn. I want the furry tailed one with the yellow mane and horn. Oh, and I certainly claim the smooth winged one with pink mane and yellow horn flying past the rainbow. If any of you want to borrow one at any time you're more than welcome but as I already made pretty clear, I've got dibs on every single one of the rejects. So there, Mr Mouse! You don't get to change your mind now!
Just between you and I, Mr Mouse had better be on the lookout because I may well be planning on
July 16, 2017
I like the soft unicorns and the fun textures. As a newborn myself, it was lots of fun to get to touch and play with the unicorns. The little mouse was very cute too. Would definitely recommend to any nice babies out there who like unicorns! Neeeeiiiiigggh! <3
November 9, 2017
Simple and repetitive for adults. Touch and freely for children.
February 7, 2021
I read this book with my g'little today...a couple of times. She LOVED it! It's a great sensory experience for toddlers, especially those who love unicorns. It's fun to touch the fabrics and the colors are bright.
August 6, 2022
The plot’s a little contrived.
December 10, 2017
The only book I have had time capacity as well as mental capacity to read in the past month. :D :D
July 13, 2017
"That's not my unicorn! It's mane is too soft ..."
One of my earliest memories is carrying around a tactile Noddy board book which had two wheels at the bottom that turned on every page, and the occasional felt insert for Big Ear's clothes. So I was thrilled to see this new title advertised, which marries all the innocence of a board book for young children with the LGBTQIA+ sensation of unicorns and rainbows.
"That's not my unicorn. It's wings are too smooth."
Rachel Wells' illustrations are beautifully crisp and simple, and the textured inserts are gorgeous pastel coloured high quality materials. The silver gilt around the edges of the pages was an extra special touch. The book had all the charm of a unicorn, and I was glad to be able to share this with my husband on the third anniversary of the day we first met, with the promise of reading it on other special occasions with other special people in the future. Thank you for reading it with me!
"THAT'S my unicorn! His horn is so shiny!"
One of my earliest memories is carrying around a tactile Noddy board book which had two wheels at the bottom that turned on every page, and the occasional felt insert for Big Ear's clothes. So I was thrilled to see this new title advertised, which marries all the innocence of a board book for young children with the LGBTQIA+ sensation of unicorns and rainbows.
"That's not my unicorn. It's wings are too smooth."
Rachel Wells' illustrations are beautifully crisp and simple, and the textured inserts are gorgeous pastel coloured high quality materials. The silver gilt around the edges of the pages was an extra special touch. The book had all the charm of a unicorn, and I was glad to be able to share this with my husband on the third anniversary of the day we first met, with the promise of reading it on other special occasions with other special people in the future. Thank you for reading it with me!
"THAT'S my unicorn! His horn is so shiny!"
August 23, 2018
It BOTHERS me that the "unicorns" have wings.
PEGASUS has wings.
PEGASUS has wings.
February 24, 2018
This book is just one in the ‘That’s not my …’ series. I love all of the books in this series with there interactive, touch and feel pages. This book includes double page illustrations, depicting differing areas of the body of the unicorn which show why “That’s not my unicorn”. All of the illustrations fill the double page with a double page bleed with the relevant background colours, for example green for grass and blue for the sky. This makes the reader feel more included in the story and the use of bright colours really draws the eye and makes all of the images stand out. All of the unicorns in the story are illustrated in white with differing colours used for different aspects for example
This book allows young readers to interact with the book by touching the different aspects mentioned, for example “That’s not my unicorn. Its ears are too soft.” This also aids readers recollection of body parts so useful for very young readers learning about the body.
The front cover depicts a white unicorn facing to the right with a touch and feel mane. There is a whole page bleed of a yellow background with pink stars all over. The front cover is very attractive and immediately draws the eyes and with the big title of “That’s not my unicorn” which is both easy to read and shows that this is one of the books in the “That’s not my …” series.
This is a good book which can be read to very young children while allowing them to be actively engaged touching the differing elements for themselves. That is not to say however, that this book cannot be read independently. While allowing children to build up their knowledge on body parts it may also be suggested that it may be expected that children already have gained the knowledge on body parts allowing them to correctly feel the right parts.
This book allows young readers to interact with the book by touching the different aspects mentioned, for example “That’s not my unicorn. Its ears are too soft.” This also aids readers recollection of body parts so useful for very young readers learning about the body.
The front cover depicts a white unicorn facing to the right with a touch and feel mane. There is a whole page bleed of a yellow background with pink stars all over. The front cover is very attractive and immediately draws the eyes and with the big title of “That’s not my unicorn” which is both easy to read and shows that this is one of the books in the “That’s not my …” series.
This is a good book which can be read to very young children while allowing them to be actively engaged touching the differing elements for themselves. That is not to say however, that this book cannot be read independently. While allowing children to build up their knowledge on body parts it may also be suggested that it may be expected that children already have gained the knowledge on body parts allowing them to correctly feel the right parts.
March 14, 2018
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!
First, unicorns are mythical and magical creatures, so the book looks magical. How? The cover has a shimmer to it. Plus, the board book pages are plated with slivery rainbow color.
The cover of the book helps readers figure out that it is a touch and feel book. The mane of the unicorn is a fluffy fabric.
As readers flip the pages, it is fun not only to feel the textures, but to also spot the mouse on each page. The little white mouse it besides or on its unicorn friends.
It is repetitive with each page starting with "That's not my unicorn." This helps young readers, after they surpassed the touch & feel book stage, to build confidence in reading. There are six reasons why that's not my unicorn, so it is a quick read.
The only negative I have to say is that unicorns don't have wings. In the book it says that its wings are too smooth. That would be a Pegasus. Is there such things as a Pegasus unicorn?
I highly recommend this book for all little ones!
First, unicorns are mythical and magical creatures, so the book looks magical. How? The cover has a shimmer to it. Plus, the board book pages are plated with slivery rainbow color.
The cover of the book helps readers figure out that it is a touch and feel book. The mane of the unicorn is a fluffy fabric.
As readers flip the pages, it is fun not only to feel the textures, but to also spot the mouse on each page. The little white mouse it besides or on its unicorn friends.
It is repetitive with each page starting with "That's not my unicorn." This helps young readers, after they surpassed the touch & feel book stage, to build confidence in reading. There are six reasons why that's not my unicorn, so it is a quick read.
The only negative I have to say is that unicorns don't have wings. In the book it says that its wings are too smooth. That would be a Pegasus. Is there such things as a Pegasus unicorn?
I highly recommend this book for all little ones!
August 21, 2020
Dat is niet mijn eenhoorn. Tekst: Fiona Watt. Illustraties: Rachel Wells.
Wow, wat een boek. Boek is het verkeerde woord; dit boek is een doos mét een boek én een bijhorende knuffel. Super tof, voor jezelf maar ook leuk om als geschenk te geven.
Dit boekje behoort tot een reeks kartonboekjes uit de ‘Usborne voelboekjes reeks’. Speciaal bedoelt om baby’s en peuters hun tastzin en taalontwikkeling te stimuleren.
Ikzelf, 40 jaar te oud voor de doelgroep, kon het alvast niet laten om de manen, oren, vleugels, staart en hoefjes aan te raken.
Dat is niet mijn eenhoorn is een prachtig boekje, over een magisch mooie eenhoorn. Het feit dat de hoofdrolspeler van het verhaal als knuffel ook in de doos zit maakt de magie compleet!
Wow, wat een boek. Boek is het verkeerde woord; dit boek is een doos mét een boek én een bijhorende knuffel. Super tof, voor jezelf maar ook leuk om als geschenk te geven.
Dit boekje behoort tot een reeks kartonboekjes uit de ‘Usborne voelboekjes reeks’. Speciaal bedoelt om baby’s en peuters hun tastzin en taalontwikkeling te stimuleren.
Ikzelf, 40 jaar te oud voor de doelgroep, kon het alvast niet laten om de manen, oren, vleugels, staart en hoefjes aan te raken.
Dat is niet mijn eenhoorn is een prachtig boekje, over een magisch mooie eenhoorn. Het feit dat de hoofdrolspeler van het verhaal als knuffel ook in de doos zit maakt de magie compleet!
October 18, 2018
This is a lovely sparkly book so it caught my daughter's eye straight away!! This book is perfect for babies and toddlers and has different textures for them to explore which is great fun. This is my first (that's not my) book I have bought and I'm already looking into buying some more for Christmas 🦄🦄
November 11, 2018
Cute sensory book for young children. I wish the message was more embracing of differences. I think a unicorn tail can never be too soft, for example! Children will enjoy discovering the unique sensory elements on each page. Adults will enjoy that this book is short and provides opportunities for discussion with children.
January 10, 2018
I swear, kids these days are so spoiled. I'd have taken any old unicorn, not caring about manes being too fluffy or hooves too bumpy. Actually the bumpy hooves are quite nice for running fingernails over.
June 24, 2018
Another great addition to the "That's not my" series. If you have children this series of books is great to have. And soon, it will be coming with a nice plush unicorn. I wish the goat one came with a goat.
June 20, 2019
The 50th title in the That's Not My... series, but unquestionably the best. This has quickly become my little girl's favourite book - as soon as she sees it she squeals in delight and tries to throw it over the back of the sofa (and I promise, that's the highest praise that she can give a book).
June 1, 2020
This is probably my favourite in the series so far. Like all the 'That's Not My...' books, it's exceptionally well made, but I love the unicorns' rainbow manes, sparkly wings and glittery horns in this one.
April 29, 2018
Simple but super cute pre-school book with lots of different touchy-feely elements, ranging from fluffy to sparkly to bumpy. My three-year-old adores it and can already recite the whole thing.
August 2, 2018
Such a tasty book! I love the furry mane unicorn, and the unicorn with the shiny, sparkly wings the best!
August 5, 2018
Technically two of the unicorns the mouse rejects are in fact pegai and not unicorns at all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2018
It's my 3 year old daughter's favorite book. She carries it around with her. The book is colorful, sparkly, interactive, and sturdy.
November 11, 2018
This book has great presentation. The finale is not as sensory as my baby would like though.
November 24, 2018
Not as good as some of the others, though I like the shiny pages
December 16, 2018
My daughter loves this book.
January 3, 2019
Perfect for the little unicorn lover in your life!
340-read
April 2, 2019This is a picture book about textures that unicorns can have.
Picture book
Picture book
April 6, 2019
Love how interactive this book is and the illustrations!! The story is so cute.
April 27, 2019
Unicorns and touch and feel elements.... What else can I say?
October 14, 2019
Daughter loves this book!
December 30, 2019
A Usborne favorite. Apparently this unicorn isn't really that group though if you look at everything it's "not". haha.
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