Unicorn (and Horse) - Hardcover

by David W. Miles (Author), Hollie Mengert (Illustrator)

Unicorn is a unicorn. Horse is...well, not.

Unicorn is sparkly, magical, and adored wherever he goes. He dances. He dazzles. He eats pink cupcakes for breakfast. Horse, on the other hand, is brown, ordinary, and more than a little tired of sharing a pen with such an impossibly perfect neighbor.

But when Unicorn is suddenly whisked away to perform in a local circus, Horse is faced with an unexpected problem: life without Unicorn isn't nearly as wonderful as he imagined. As Horse sets out on a surprising adventure, he begins to discover that admiration, friendship, and happiness often come from the places we least expect.

Filled with laugh-out-loud humor, expressive illustrations, and clever deadpan storytelling, this charming picture book explores feelings of jealousy, comparison, and self-worth in a way young readers will instantly understand. Along the way, Unicorn and Horse offer a gentle reminder that everyone has unique gifts, and that being yourself can be pretty magical, too.

Readers will love:

• A hilarious unlikely-friends story featuring a grumpy horse and an exuberant unicorn
• Themes of friendship, envy, kindness, and self-acceptance
• Expressive artwork full of humor and heart
• A memorable read-aloud perfect for fans of character-driven picture books

Ideal for children who love unicorns, funny animal stories, and books that spark conversations about friendship and appreciating what makes each of us special.

Author Biography

David W. Miles is an author, illustrator, designer, and publisher who has created dozens of popular books for children, including Unicorn (and Horse), Book, and Allegro. He holds a degree from Brigham Young University and is the co-founder of Bushel & Peck Books, a mission-driven children's publisher that donates a book to a child in need for every book sold. He lives in California with his family.

Hollie Mengert is an illustrator, animator, and character designer based in Los Angeles, California. She holds a BFA in Design and Animation and has created artwork for children's books, comics, games, and major animation studios, including Disney TVA, Nickelodeon, Netflix, and DreamWorks. Her picture book illustration work includes Unicorn (and Horse), Luis and Tabitha, and the popular Sparkleton chapter book series.