This is NOT a Unicorn!

by Barry Timms, Ged Adamson (illustrator)

Board Book

Published February 11, 2025

About the author

Barry enjoys the way that stories bring people together. After many years spent editing children’s books, he is now telling tales of his own. Barry lives by an old water tower in South London and can often be found with pencil in hand, writing or drawing or both. He likes road movies, ghost trains and exploring forgotten side streets.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although most of this board book [2.5 for me!] insists fervently that a young Black girl's new friend is NOT a unicorn, it clearly is. But the denial allows room for plenty of humorous wordplay as the unicorn proves to be able to handle a boat, open doors with a key, flip pancakes, water the garden, and give great hugs. Reading this one aloud requires an agile tongue and plenty of energy, all intended to highlight the versatility of this impressive creature. The scenes depicting all the unicorn's talents will amuse youngsters as if simply being a magical unicorn isn't enough on its own merits.