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Unicorn Playlist: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure

#14 of 21 in Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series

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What’s inside...

Best friends Phoebe Howell and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils explore life's challenges with a magical twist. Despite the world's troubles and school drama, Phoebe imagines a world ruled by unicorns. Marigold introduces Phoebe to unicorn music, crashes goblin contests, and tracks down long-lost relatives like Infernus, the surprisingly adorable Unicorn of Death. Together, they experience each day filled with magic in their unique adventures.
Series reading

Non-Sequential

Age

8-12

Length

176 pages

Text complexity

Character compass

Phoebe Howell
Marigold Heavenly Nostrils
Dakota Page

Discussion points

What is your favorite part of Phoebe and her unicorn's adventure and why?
How do you think Phoebe felt when she faced challenges? Can you relate to her feelings?
What would you do if you had a magical unicorn friend? How would you spend your day together?
What did you learn about friendship from Phoebe and her unicorn?
How do the illustrations enhance the story? Do they make you feel more connected to the characters?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the story from different characters’ perspectives, fostering empathy and deeper understanding.
Use the illustrations in the book as a talking point, discussing how they add depth to the story or influence their perception of the events.
Relate the themes of the book to your child’s own experiences with friendship and problem-solving, making the content more relevant.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story, or how they would end the story differently, encouraging creative thinking.

Key lessons

Example Lesson: Friendship and Cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the story, Phoebe and her unicorn Marigold navigate various adventures, emphasizing the importance of working together and supporting friends.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of teamwork and how supporting each other can overcome obstacles, applicable in school projects or sports teams.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Phoebe often deals with typical challenges of growing up, and her interactions display how understanding different perspectives helps in solving conflicts.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children in developing emotional intelligence, aiding them to better understand the feelings of classmates and friends.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The magical elements of the story, such as a unicorn in modern-day scenarios, encourage imaginative thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply creativity in their playtime, arts and crafts, and in expressing unique ideas in their academics.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Care
Explanation: Phoebe is tasked with the care of a magical creature, teaching her lessons about the responsibilities involved in caring for others.
Real-World Application: This can be reflected in a child's life through caring for pets, helping with younger siblings, or taking care of their personal belongings.

Unicorn Playlist: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure by Dana Simpson