
The Unicorn Whisperer
DANA SIMPSON
Age Range: 7 to 12
Lexile Measure: 470 (What’s this?)
Series: Phoebe and Her Unicorn (Book 10)
Pages: 176
Type: Comics Collection
Publication Date: October 8, 2019
ISBN: 9781524851965
Welcome back to the hilarious and heartwarming world of Phoebe and Her Unicorn, where readers of all ages can always find a friend to lend a magical helping hand — or hoof.
For 9-year-old Phoebe Howell and her sparkling companion, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, every day is an adventure. In this latest installation of Dana Simpson’s award-winning Phoebe and Her Unicorn series, Phoebe navigates the challenges of school life with a little help from her unicorn friend, who is always ready with the perfect spell for the occasion. But as the magic spells mount up, both Phoebe and Marigold find themselves wondering if sometimes they might be taking things just a little too far…
About The Author
Dana Claire Simpson grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington, drawing the entire time. She eventually graduated from The Evergreen State College, despite having spent all her time drawing, and not always for credit. From 1998 to 2008, she drew the internet comic strip Ozy and Millie. After winning the Amazon-sponsored Comic Strip Superstar Contest in 2009, Andrews McMeel Syndication signed her to a development deal for Heavenly Nostrils, which was later renamed Phoebe and Her Unicorn.
She currently lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her tech genius spouse and her fairly stupid cat.
Phoebe and Her Unicorn
Grade Levels: 3-7
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts
Students will read Phoebe and Her Unicorn and then will make some magic of their own through writing exercises and vocabulary-building activities.
Unicorns on a Roll: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Grade Levels: 3-5
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts
Students read Unicorn on a Roll and make notes about their personal reactions to and connections with the text. In small groups, students discuss the book and their notes and questions about it. Working together, groups write a complex, text-based question about the book, and then answer each other’s questions using text evidence.
Create Your Own Cartoon Strip with Phoebe and Her Unicorn
Phoebe and Her Unicorn is a beloved and bestselling series about finding friendship in the most unlikely places. Middle-grade readers will follow Phoebe, a somewhat awkward girl, as she forges a powerful bond with a vainglorious unicorn who shows her just how special she really is (after getting over the whole hit-in-the-face-with-a-rock thing, that is). This free printable create-a-comic activity template opens up a world of artistic possibility for middle-graders. They can create their own magical best friend and become the inventors of their own fantastical tale of friendship. As they work on this activity, encourage students to think critically about what makes their real-life friendships special.
Making friends has never been modeled so beautifully as it is in Dana Simpson’s magical series. After reading all about Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, readers can create their own magical BFFs in the very same illustrated comic style. Readers will join Phoebe and Marigold in discovering each other’s awesomeness, coming to appreciate their own as a result. Download this free printable create-a-comic activity and guide your students through imagining, drawing, and writing their own version of a Phoebe and Her Unicorn cartoon strip. This activity is a great creative exercise, but it also instills a deeper understanding of the importance of friendship, no matter what differences you may have.
How to Draw Phoebe and Friends – Full Guide
Phoebe and Her Unicorn is the bestselling series from author and illustrator Dana Simpson. The adventures of awkward adolescent, Phoebe, and her mystical, unicorn BFF, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, will endlessly entertain middle-grade readers. Though they have a few misadventures along the way, each zany situation brings the pair closer together. With this free printable drawing template, students have the chance to bring the book’s characters to life. But, that’s not all. This template also helps young fans recreate Dana’s cool comic style so they can dream up their very own gang of magical friends.
After Phoebe accidentally hits a unicorn in the face with a rock, an unlikely but powerful friendship begins. Middle-graders will join the dynamic duo as they meet more mythical pals and learn more about what makes the other special. Once students finish the book, have them follow the simple template to draw Phoebe and Marigold (and several other fun characters) in all their cartoon glory. Be sure to positively acknowledge each student’s innovation! When they’re done, give them time to share their drawings with the rest of the class. Writing and illustration are both fantastic creative outlets, and this free printable drawing template is also a great opportunity to showcase patience and perseverance to blossoming middle-grade artists. After mastering the characters in the book, encourage them to branch out creatively and come up with drawings and stories of their own using the free printable create-your-own-cartoon-strip activity also on AMP Kids.
Also Part of This Series
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Unicorn Famous: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Unicorn Famous: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Virtual Unicorn Experience: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Virtual Unicorn Experience: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Camping with Unicorns: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Camping with Unicorns: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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The Unicorn Whisperer: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
The Unicorn Whisperer: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Unicorn Bowling: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Unicorn Bowling: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater Gallery
Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Unicorn of Many Hats: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Unicorn of Many Hats: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Phoebe and Her Unicorn in the Magic Storm Gallery
Phoebe and Her Unicorn in the Magic Storm
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Rainy Day Unicorn Fun: A Phoebe and Her Unicorn Activity Book Gallery
Rainy Day Unicorn Fun: A Phoebe and Her Unicorn Activity Book
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Unicorn Crossing: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Unicorn Crossing: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Razzle Dazzle Unicorn: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Razzle Dazzle Unicorn: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Unicorn vs. Goblins: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Unicorn vs. Goblins: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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Unicorn on a Roll: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Gallery
Unicorn on a Roll: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
written and illustrated by Dana Simpson
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