I didn't expect that this graphic novel is just a 6-pages storybook for young kids. If you are familiar with the author Dana Simpson and her Heavenly Nostrils series, you knew already that the books target middle graders and young adults. As for "Today I'll Be a Unicorn," it is intended for kids ages 7 and below. Although this latest book by Simpson is for younger readers, fans of the graphic novel series will still love this release.

Out in May is a new addition to the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series of books by Dana Simpson. Today I’ll Be a Unicorn is a board book aimed at preschoolers.

It’s short, 12 pages, as typical of the format, and each two-page spread is one image of Phoebe and Marigold (the unicorn). There’s not a lot of art, but the concept is immediately understandable. Phoebe wants to be a unicorn, until she finds out what they eat. It’s cute and imaginative, introducing the characters to an audience too young for their comics. And who wouldn’t want to be sparkly and sit on rainbows?

This was absolutely adorable! What little girl doesn't want to be a unicorn? I highly recommend this!

Everyone wants to be a unicorn! Who doesn't want to walk on a rainbow! Cute, fun story with imagination.

I found this book on Netgalley and the unicorn title made me read it immediately.

I was a little disappointed when I noticed how short the book was, however, the illustrations are incredibly cute and the story is very funny and smart (I loved the pizza incident- who wouldn't postpone being a unicorn for pizza?). I would recommend this book for people with small children, I'm pretty sure they'd love it. I'm also curious to read more books written by Dana Simpson.

Cute, short read about a girl who wishes to be a unicorn, until she learns that unicorns don't eat pizza. Lots of kids could/would relate to this; as there tends to be a fascination with unicorns. The pictures were vibrant in color. I'd definitely recommend to anyone that has a little girl.

**I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

As a huge fan of the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series, I was excited to see this children's board book available on Netgalley. I enjoyed reading the brief story aloud to my four year old, who loved the illustrations and laughed at the ending.
Filled with the illustrations and humor that older readers of Phoebe have come to know and love, it's a perfect introduction to the series for younger children or as a fun stand-alone story for anyone who loves unicorns ...and/or pizza!

Today I'll Be a Unicorn by Dana SimpsonWould've been five stars if this book had been longer (8 pages!). There is a nice story of Marigold deciding that she is going to be a unicorn for a day but then deciding it is not for her. I'd call it an entrance drug to the Heavenly Nostrils series.



Four stars
This book comes out May 8
ARC kindly provided by NetGalley

This was a very cute read, I'm doing a mythical creature books at bedtime story time in a few weeks and wish we had this book to add to the stories to choose from that night. I thought the ending was very cute. The first page had unicorn and horn so I got my hopes up for a rhyming book but even without rhyme I found it to be a cute board book for babies or toddlers.

Thrilled to see a Phoebe and her Unicorn book for even younger readers! The brightly colored, almost hyper-saturated illustrations pop off the page, Being a board book, the story is short and sweet, but (spoiler!) special guest star pizza makes an appearance!

TODAY I'LL BE A UNICORN was a quick, adorable and colorful board book. It shows an adorable little girl who wants to be a unicorn for a day, until she finds out that unicorns don't get to eat pizza but instead hay. The pictures are bright and will keep small children attentive.

This book is about a little girl who wants to be a unicorn until she is confronted with the realities of unicorn food. The book is a junior version of Simpson’s Phoebe books. It has great illustrations done by Simpson and a cute but short storyline.

As usual, Dana Simpson writes a sweet story of Phoebe and her unicorn friends. I enjoyed the illustrations. My pre-school niece would love this. I can imagine having a discussion about same and different with her.

Today I'll Be A Unicorn is such a cute read! The illustrations are adorable, bright, and very colorful! A short and sweet story perfect for little ones, but also one that older children will enjoy! This book will be a hit with all unicorn lovers big and small! In tough and sturdy board book form for all of those little hands that will be pouring all over it!

As a preschool teacher, I have some children who are absolutely in love with and intrigued by unicorns. This book is very short and a take from Simpson's graphic novels. It was just okay for me. Not an outstanding book by any means, but I can see some children enjoying it.

Sweet little storybook - perfect for any child (and maybe a fanciful adult ;) that loves, or has ever wanted to BE a unicorn. Great pictures, quick read - can't wait to purchase for some of my own little friends <3 I was provided a copy of this book by Netgalley

This was a cute book. I liked the illustrations. It was very colorful with short sentences (great for younger kids with short attention spans). It was a cute message that even though it's sometimes fun to be something else, being yourself has its perks too.

As I stated above I thought this would be a Kindle ARC, I only read on my Kindle. Thanks for the opportunity

This book is cute but incredibly simple. There’s no story with a moral. Basically, a little girl wants to be a unicorn until she’s told unicorns can’t eat pizza. Then, she doesn’t want to be a unicorn anymore. My two year old was bored with it.

Lovely pictures and story. The illustrations are simple, but full of color; perfect for the younger crowd. The little girl gets to experience the magic of being a unicorn and then learns to love being a girl. Great message.