Families who loved The Unicorn Daze Series: Books 1-6 by Laura Hesse 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 collection when your child expresses feeling overlooked by peers or siblings and needs a reminder that being small doesn't mean being powerless. The series follows Jessie, a young girl who often feels left behind, as she befriends a magical unicorn named Gus. Together, they navigate a variety of high stakes adventures ranging from the biblical Great Flood to saving Christmas from a swine flu outbreak. These stories emphasize that courage and empathy are found within, regardless of one's size or status. Because they are written in a play format, they are perfect for family read alouds where everyone can take a role. While the stories are gentle enough for four year olds, the vocabulary and structure provide a healthy challenge for developing readers up to age ten. It is an ideal choice for building self esteem through imaginative play and historical and mythological exploration.
