Unicorn Christmas

by Diana Murray, Luke Flowers (Illustrator)

Jingle-jingle! Neigh, neigh, neigh! Clap your hooves for Christmas Day!

There's so much for unicorns to do to get ready for Christmas! They send out cards by shooting stars, they trim their trees with rainbow flowers, and they sing the Unicorn Christmas Song. But when Santa and his weary reindeer arrive, it's up to the unicorns to help deliver the gifts in this celebratory companion to the best-selling Unicorn Day and Unicorn Night.

The perfect gift if you're looking for:

A fun-filled bedtime story
Colorful, beautiful animal stories
Children's books about unicorns
Screen-free fun for children during the winter season
Ideal holiday gift and novelty stocking stuffer for kids

Genres: Picture Books, Christmas, Unicorns, Holiday, Childrens, Fantasy, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 2022

About the author

Diana Murray is the author of UNICORN NIGHT (an Amazon Best Book of the Year from the bestselling UNICORN DAY series) and GOODNIGHT, VEGGIES (a Jr. Library Guild Selection), as well as many other picture books and early readers. Diana grew up in New York City and still lives nearby with her husband, two creative kids, and a dancing dog. http://www.dianamurray.com

Reviews

[Jasmine from How Useful It Is · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for my toddler's bedtime. A fun unicorn Christmas celebration. A colorful book with happy unicorns, reindeers, Santa, and other animals. They build snowman, pass around presents, and decorate the Christmas tree with yummy treats. The fun night was filled with endless activities.

This story followed Unicorns on Christmas Eve as they made their way around "spreading Christmas cheer." They sent Christmas cards to friends and neighbors to invite them to a celebration party. They decorated the Christmas tree with lollipops, butterflies, and lemon drops. They wrapped presents and passed it out. They made gingerbread unicorns and they carols too. They ice skate, dancing, prancing and much more!

Each page filled with so many exciting activities to keep little readers busy. I had my little one search for snowflakes, mugs of hot drinks, toys, and yummy treats. A fun read anytime but preferably during holidays.

Thank you Sourcebooks Kids for the opportunity to read and review!

[Cassandra L. Manna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute rhyming read. The art is spectacular and almost distracts from the story. Fun to read through and look at all the images and laugh at how unicorns celebrate Christmas!

Rate Procedure:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I loved the book so much I would reread it again and would recommended to a friend or, even if I would not reread it, it was so good it deserved nothing less than 5 stars!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Thoroughly enjoyed the book, could not do put it add down, would recommend to a friend, but do not need to read again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Probably a good book that I enjoyed but there was something about it I did not love (e.g. The writing style, the POV, etc.). I would only recommend to a friend if it was their "type" of book.
⭐️⭐️ - A book I have below average feelings for and it would not come with a recommendation from me but I would mention it in conversation if related to the book topic at issue.
⭐️ - I finished the book but I hated every second of it.

[Bailey Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unicorn Christmas A Sparkly Holiday Adventure is a cute, fabulous, eccentric, unique, imaginative, whimsical, and magical story!! This rhyming book truly embodies everything you think of when you hear the word unicorn. It is vibrant, colorful, and the unicorns have such playful personalities. It's Christmas Eve and the unicorns are celebrating by doing all of their favorite things. They give presents to friends, bake Christmas treats, go ice skating, sing carols, decorate the forest trees, and hold the funnest party with all their friends. The unicorns really know how to celebrate and have such giving hearts. When Santa stops by with a cold, the unicorns take over saving Christmas. The unicorns truly embody the Christmas spirit! This book is such a fun and magical read!

[Melanie Dulaney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unicorns and Christmas! I know a lot of early elementary kiddos who will love this book. The text is simple and full of rhythm and rhyme that will make it easy for the littlest ones to learn so that they can “read” it by themselves or with others. But it is the illustrations by Luke Flowers that make this book a must have for the libraries of PK-grade 2. The full spread, bold and bright digital paintings are full of fun and action that isn’t even covered by the words which will provide opportunities for much conversation between kids and caregivers and will make it a frequently selected book by many.

Thanks for sponsoring a Twitter book giveaway, Luke, and even more thanks for selecting my name!

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an electronic ARC from Sourcebooks Jabberwocky through Edelweiss+.
Charming sequel to Unicorn Day. This time the unicorns prepare for Christmas. They decorate, bake, wrap gifts and, most importantly, take care of Santa when he is sick. With their help, the presents all get delivered and Santa feels well enough for Christmas Day fun in the forest. Brightly colored illustrations give readers so much to look at as they read the rhyming text. A welcome addition to holiday books for family read alongs.

[Ashley S · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Christmas Eve and the unicorn crew have so much to do. Decorating, inviting, baking, wrapping, and singing. They're ready for Christmas Day, but oh-no Santa and his reindeer are not. The unicorns save the night and they celebrate with a . . . Read to find out! (Hint: It rhymes with night.)

Another colorful and fun filled sequel with appearances by some other favorite mystical creatures that will have little ones excited to prepare for Christmas Day.

[Abbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an adorable Christmas book. It’s filled with fun holiday activities, including sending cards, decorating trees, and of course singing songs. The rhymes and text are fun and flow well. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and so cute. My kid loved the song and is always engaged throughout the entire book.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow. That is some busy artwork. Color overload for me. My kids don't have that problem.

Unicorn and other fantasy creature celebrate Christmas. No real story, other than the unicorns help pull Santa's sleigh. Told in rhyme.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the ending and - of course - Luke’s epic illustrations!

[Elisabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was cute enough, not a favorite though.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never thought about Santa being sick on his biggest day of the year.

[Alison N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Colourful, magical, festive and fun. What’s better to include in winter holidays than unicorns?

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story, beautiful illustration. They have gone back to it several times already.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun new look at Christmas.

Of course the Unicorns help save the day.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Art is a fantastic explosion of color. The story didn't quite match up but it was cute and rhymes. Youngsters will love it.

[Trish Banda · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute! Love all the colors and the silly story. The unicorns show care and love to their friends. “The power of friendship” 😜🦄

[Nathalie Fannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly the artwork in this is so bright and fun, and beautiful!
Secondly I love a rhyming kids book and it was easy to follow. We all enjoyed it.
Lovely Christmas book for kids of all ages.

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unicorns celebrate Christmas.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unicorns save Christmas when Santa gets sick.