Unicorn Races

Unicorn Races, which is written by Stephen J. Brooks and illustrated by award-winning artist Linda Crokett takes us on an adventure with Abigail into her imagination. We watch as she finds herself in a magical forest with all sorts of magical creatures and treats as six very colorful unicorns race into the night sky

Stephen Brooks' story is one that will bring to life the wonderful magical creatures of the forest and is appropriate for children. Sometimes children's books either have a story too advanced, or have something that some parents might not approve of. This is not the case in Unicorn Races, it is a story for all ages.


"There in the deep of the woods, by a slow moving stream, was a royal feast prepared by elves and fairies of cookies and cakes..."


"The unicorns rose up, neighing and huffing, read for the race to begin."

Brooks paints a picture with words that Crokett does the exact opposite with by bringing to life with description her artwork.

The quality of the book is top notch from the nice puffy front hardcover, to the ultra glossy thick pages. This makes a nice canvas for Linda Crockett's artwork to be displayed. Each page is its own little piece of artwork that should be framed in a children's room, or printed out and sold on posters for people decorating young girls' rooms. Each page is sprinkled with a bit of stardust that truly makes the pages jump to life. The only issue I had with the artwork was that Abigail's face seemed to stand out a bit from the rest of the artwork, I do not know if this was something that was a conscious decision by the artist or not. Everything else was very colorful and dreamlike.

My two boys (2 and 4) sat through a reading of the book, they got really interested once the racing of the unicorns started as they both love racing. I have yet to try its wiles on a girl, but I believe it will be met with enthusiasm and enjoyment. This will be one of those books that your young girl will ask for night in and night out.