Families who loved Sarah's Unicorn by Bruce Coville often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider in their own environment or is struggling with a difficult or unkind authority figure. It is an ideal choice for the child who seeks solace in nature and finds comfort in the idea of a secret, magical friendship that no one else understands. Sarah lives in the forest with an embittered aunt whose magic has turned sour. Her world changes when she meets Oakhorn the unicorn. The story explores how kindness and internal goodness can triumph over bitterness and greed. It is a gentle but firm reminder that being small does not mean being powerless, making it a perfect confidence builder for the early elementary years.