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Available
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Publication
New York : Scholastic Press, 2017.
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Description
Told in rhyme, Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn--but when her wish comes true she discovers that there is a downside to fame, and realizes that she was happier at home with her friend.
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
A little pony named Thelma wishes that she were special in this humorous picture-book from Australian author/artist Aaron Blabey. Then a stray carrot, some pink paint and a dose of glitter leave her transformed, and her career as a unicorn begins. Fame and fortune have their perks, but they also
With an entertaining story told in rhyming verse - "Thelma felt a little sad. / In fact, she felt forlorn. / You see, she wished with all her heart / to be a unicorn" - and bright, colorful illustrations, Thelma the Unicorn would make for an engaging read-aloud selection. Its central message, about accepting ourselves for who we are, never overwhelms the humorous story, with its zany, madcap sense of adventure. Recommended to young would-be unicorns, and to anyone with a taste for picture-books with a quirky sense of humor.
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have their drawbacks, and soon Thelma is longing for her home paddock, and the company of he longtime friend Otis...With an entertaining story told in rhyming verse - "Thelma felt a little sad. / In fact, she felt forlorn. / You see, she wished with all her heart / to be a unicorn" - and bright, colorful illustrations, Thelma the Unicorn would make for an engaging read-aloud selection. Its central message, about accepting ourselves for who we are, never overwhelms the humorous story, with its zany, madcap sense of adventure. Recommended to young would-be unicorns, and to anyone with a taste for picture-books with a quirky sense of humor.
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LibraryThing member ChelleBearss
This was a great story about wanting to be someone else and finding out you were pretty great to begin with me. My daughter really enjoyed this one! 3.5🌟
LibraryThing member briandrewz
A humorous and engaging little book that provides us with a lesson on being satisfied with who you are. Thelma is a horse who dreams of becoming a unicorn. When unexpectedly her wish is granted, Thelma finds the famed life of a unicorn isn't all it's cracked up to be. Will Thelma continue being a
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world-famous unicorn or will she return to the simple life she had before? A fun read. Show Less
LibraryThing member cherzog
Thelma the Unicorn dreams of becoming a beautiful unicorn. By a crazy circumstance she is painted pink and sparkled with glitter. Everyone admires her beauty, Thelma begins to quickly realize that being a popular unicorn comes with some drama. Thelma ends up going back to her normal self and
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realizes it is the best place to be. Show Less
LibraryThing member lispylibrarian
Omg what a cute story about loving yourself the way that you are!
Awards
YABBA: Young Australians’ Best Book Awards (Shortlist — 2023)
BookPeople Booksellers' Choice Award (Shortlist — 2016)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2020)
Language
Original publication date
2017-10-31
2015 (Australia)
ISBN
9781338230000
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LCC
PZ8.B568 T