Unicorn Books
Most debates about the existence of the mighty unicorn are passionate ones. An innocent post about the existence of unicorns turned into a grand discussion about mythical creatures of all types.
So, for all of you unicorn lovers out there, (and I know there is a lot of you) I put together a list of some of the best unicorn books I could find.
Whether you want to find your inner unicorn, learn about their lore or read about unicorn adventures, I’ve got you covered.
Black Unicorn
A coming of age story set in a mythical land where a young girl brings a unicorn skeleton come to life. In doing so unwittingly becomes part of an adventure that leads to an ancient prophecy.
If I Found a Wistful Unicorn: A Gift of Love
First released in 1978, this is a simple book of love and relationships. The language is poetic and inspiring and the illustrations are whimsical and sweet.
Into The Land of The Unicorns
About a young girl who follows the cryptic advice of her grandmother and ends up in the land of unicorns. Not recommended reading for young children, some of the creatures she encounters are too real.
The Lady and the Unicorn
Inspired by the 6 unicorn tapestries that hang in the Museum of the Middle Ages in Paris. It is a tale of forbidden love and the purifying powers of a unicorn horn.
The Last Unicorn
A unicorn lives alone in the forest until one day she decides to go find her kind. She learns she is the last one and goes on a fantastic journey to free her kinsmen from King Haggard & his red bull.
The Natural History of Unicorns
Following the trail of the unicorn throughout history, this book discusses the possibility of their actual existence. Although ruled out in the scientific world, these magical beasts live on in the hearts of many walks of life.
The Secret World of Unicorns
A beautifully illustrated book that will teach folks everything they need to know about unicorns. Whether you want to know where to find them or what they eat.
The Unicornis Manuscripts: On the History and Truth of the Unicorn
Long considered one of the prominent books on the subject, the Manuscripts explain the lore of the unicorn. Filled with beautiful illustrations by the author which provide masterful examples to go along with his research.
The Wonder of Unicorns
A more spiritual look at the unicorn as a personal totem or a guide. Delves into meditations, rituals and ceremonies that can help you find your inner unicorn.
Unicorns of Balinor Series
The Road to Balinor
The first of the series setting the scene for 8 epic tales about a girl and her unicorn. Ari learns she isn’t from our world, but the troubled world of Balinor.
Sunchaser’s Quest
Book number two, Ari continues to learn more about her true identity. A big part of her past is her unicorn Sunchaser and an adventure ensues to find the missing part of his horn.
Valley Of Fear
Book three finds Sunchaser with his horn & powers back. On to their next adventure Sunchaser & Ari are on the trail of Ari’s parents, the King & Queen.
By Fire, By Moonlight
In the fourth book we meet new characters as Ari and her unicorn Chase continue on their adventures. The plot thickens as their enemies become more & more sinister.
Search For The Star
In the fifth book the celestial unicorns are at great risk. Ari & Chaser must find the jewel stolen by the Evil Shifter to save the unicorn herd.
The Secrets Of The Scepter
The sixth book finds Ari & Chaser on a dangerous voyage to Crystal Arch. They need to visit the Dreamspeaker & learn how to control the magic scepter.
Night Of The Sifter’s Moon
In the seventh book we find Ari & her unicorn Sunchaser armed with the royal scepter. Together they must battle Shifter during the Shifter’s moon to reclaim the throne.
Shadows Over Balinor
The last book of the series and Ari learns the whole truth about the past. She discovers how the fallen unicorns have become evil shadow unicorns through magic.
Unicorns Forever
For the die hard fans, you may want to check out my list of Robert Vavra’s horse books, he has several pretty amazing unicorn picture books too.
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there are no more unicorns. the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones. (shakespeare)
i also agree!
i think unicorns are out there just hidden from us humans because they’re afraid if we se them we’ll kill them.
ithink unicorns exast and i think they dont.