The last page, in which a smiling Lucy declares, "Welcome Home!" and embraces a visibly happy Sparkle, is the perfect endnote. Young skillfully draws the endearingly scruffy Sparkle so that even though he more closely resembles an odd-looking "goat" than a unicorn, he is still undeniably adorable. This is a humorous and charming story about managing unrealistic expectations, choosing a pet, and acting responsibly. Children will laugh at Sparkle's naughty antics but also root for him to win Lucy over, feel heartbroken when she initially chooses to return Sparkle, and cheer when the two are reunited at the end. Jealousy rears its ugly horn when new-kid Cole and Lucy hit it off, causing Sparkle to sabotage their fun. At first Lucy wants to return him to the man she bought him from, but she soon warms up to him when she realizes that, despite his flaws, Sparkle is actually very sweet. When Cole arrives, best friends Sparkle and Lucy learn to navigate friendship as a trio.Sparkle the unicorn-goat and Lucy, his determined girl owner, return (A Unicorn Named Sparkle, 2016), this time for a play date. The most exotic form of recognition came in 2014, when Amy was invited to China to speak to educators about children’s literacy issues. However, when Sparkle arrives, he is spotted, short, and mischievous and has fleas. A Unicorn Named Sparkle was featured in the School Library Journal list of 'June 2016 Popular Picks,' and was also chosen as Amazon July Best Books of the Month. Lucy has high expectations for her new unicorn, whom she plans to name Sparkle as she rides on his majestic back and impresses all of her friends. PreS-Gr 1-When a girl named Lucy sees an ad in the paper selling unicorns for 25 cents, she sends off for one right away.
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