The Yawnicorn

by Emily Hamilton, Emily Hamilton (Illustrator)

Overview

Magic is waiting in this rhythmic, calming tale that is the perfect bedtime story for when little ones struggle to fall asleep!

You're tucked into bed, ready for sleep. But . . . your head is all busy. and your legs are all twitchy. And this blanket is so itchy!

It's time to call on the Yawnicorn! Tuck in for an enchanting nighttime adventure flying over oceans, marching through jungles, and soaring across glittering galaxies until you find your perfect dreamland. With the Yawnicorn's help, young readers are destined for a night of magical wonder and sweet dreams.

Join the Yawnicorn on a bedtime adventure you'll never forget!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781547613113
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	11/07/2023
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	989,018
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Emily Hamilton is the illustrator of The World Made a Rainbow by Michelle Robinson and Thank You for the Little Things by Caryl Hart. A self-taught illustrator, she loves to transport herself into the world of children's books so she can draw every day and wear her pyjamas to work. She lives in North Devon, UK.

emily-hamilton.co.uk

@emilyhamiltonillustration

Emily Hamilton is the illustrator of The World Made a Rainbow by Michelle Robinson and Thank You for the Little Things by Caryl Hart. A self-taught illustrator, she loves to transport herself into the world of children's books so she can draw every day and wear her pyjamas to work. She lives in North Devon, UK.

emily-hamilton.co.uk

@emilyhamiltonillustration

Editorial Reviews

Move over, sheep: another hoofed animal is here to take over bedtime. Snoozy with a touch of sparkle and magic.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This charming picture book teaches little ones how to soothe their worries and practice gratitude and mindfulness.” —Booklist Online, on THANK YOU FOR THE LITTLE THINGS

“An ideal choice for story times, classroom read-alouds, and one-on-one sharing. . . . This sweet and soothing story is a welcome addition to any collection.” —School Library Journal, on THANK YOU FOR THE LITTLE THINGS

“Soothing, and likely to put rainbows in many a real window.” —Kirkus Reviews, on THE WORLD MADE A RAINBOW

From the Publisher

2023-08-26
A mythical beast helps send little ones to sleep.

“Your head is all busy, / your legs are all twitchy, / your brain won’t stop buzzing, / your blanket is itchy.” A young tot with pale skin and a mop of red hair is having trouble falling asleep. But not to fear, the Yawnincorn is here! “He’s made up of starshine and magic and light— / he’ll help find a dreamland / for you that’s just right.” A bright white unicorn swoops in the window on a trail of sparkles. The youngster grabs his hoof, and they soar into the night. The Yawnicorn takes children to whatever imaginary landscape they can dream up. Whether it’s sitting on puffy clouds and sliding down rainbows (standard unicorn fare that of course needed to be included), having a musical parade, exploring in the jungle, or diving deep under the sea with turtles and whales, anything is possible as long as you start to yawn once the adventure concludes. The lilting rhymes are soothing and relaxing, and the palette changes from bright pops of color to deep blues and purples as eyelids get heavier. Readers will hopefully stretch and yawn along as they snuggle in for the night. Move over, sheep: another hoofed animal is here to take over bedtime.

Snoozy with a touch of sparkle and magic. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews