This is the second Dana Simpson/Unicorn book we have had the pleasure of reviewing. This did not disappoint! My girls loved it! These books are adorable and perfect for grades one to six!

My daughter and I ended up reading this story together! Such a fun one with amazing illustrations and a great storyline!

Phoebe and Marigold share a love of music. They explore some of Marigold's relatives. Marigold teaches Phoebe how to time travel. Phoebe participates in a popularity contest with unexpected results. I really enjoyed this collection and Phoebe and Her Unicorn still have the magic that makes me feel like I'm a 10 year old unicorn girl again.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Unicorn Playlist is one of the latest installments in the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series.
I live these bright colourful comic style books.
Phoebe is a little glum in this book which was quite relatable at times. Phoebe and Her Unicorn can't decide on what music to play that they both enjoy listening to.
They also go off to meet Phoebes Unicorn relatives - Florence (her sister) and Infernus who is the Unicorn of Death (her cousin).
I've enjoyed all of these so far and can't wait to read what the characters get up to next!
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Every girl under age 10 that I know right now is obsessed with these books/comics. And after reading this collection of shorts I know why! They are witty, cute, ridiculous, clever, and fun all at once. Our unicorn star asks questions that can be both silly and smart at the same time.
This is an excellent way for children to learn about different literary uses including: sarcasm, hyperbole, metaphor, etc. They may not realize that is what is being used but it at least gives them introductions to these styles.
I really adored reading this cute little book. And while this one isn’t a full story (more snippets of conversations) it didn’t take away from the core friendship that Phoebe and her unicorn clearly have.
Perfect for a road trip or kiddo bored that has a hard time concentrating or focusing on full, long stories. These little stories should be perfect in size. Also great for those kids who need more visual cues to understand or improve their English.
Unicorn Playlist is perfect for its intended audience. It’s easy to understand why these are THE books for little girls (or boys who love unicorns) right now.

Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.

'Unicorn Playlist' by Dana Simpson is the 14th book in the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series.

When the collection opens, Phoebe is sad, and Marigold tries to figure out why. Then it's on to mail delivery systems and we learn about the Pointy Express. We also learn that unicorns invented bluetooth and there are alternate worlds with very different versions of Phoebe.

These books offer consistent humor and fun situations. There are always new things to find out about the world of unicorns. The book also includes a glossary for younger readers to learn new words.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

4.5 stars
Delightful as always, with the intelligent wit this author is known for.
My only quibble with this volume is that the beginning is a bit dour and if someone is picking up the series for the first time it isn't the finest introduction.

Another great book in an amazing series. My daughter loved catching up with Phoebe and Marigold and is anxiously awaiting the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.

My daughters are 7 and 9 and they are obsessed with Phoebe and her unicorn. Like the previous books, we follow the adventures of Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. The joy my kids get from these books is awesome - they are always recounting events from the book and they laugh out loud while reading them. These are ones that we return to over and over again.

Once again the Unicorn and Phoebe books do not disappoint. Dad accidentally left the news up on his computer and Phoebe saw it. I have been there with my own kids and this just broke my heart. I know the feeling of watching your kids get disillusioned with the world. But the book isn't all sadness. Even though the book hits some touch topics it is also silly. But that silliness doesn't stop it from ringing true, even if you aren't a kid. I love this series so much!

Thanks to the publishers for sharing this one. I love the entire series, but honestly I think this one was even better than the last couple. I especially liked the parts that touched on Phoebe coping with some of the craziness going on in the modern world. My full review appears on Weekend Notes.

With the adult world intruding on her, Phoebe is having a sad day. We all need a unicorn best friend right now and fortunately for Phoebe, she has Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Marigold regales Phoebe with stories of the time when unicorns ruled the Earth, how The Pointy Express preceded horn wi-fi and her time at Sparkle Academy.

Phoebe and Marigold discover they have different tastes in music, which causes no conflict at all. Eventually they find a song that they both like.

The Goblin Queen challenges Dakota to a popularity contest. Phoebe explains the Magical Christmas Loophole to Marigold, after getting over her Christmas anticipointment. Phoebe teaches Marigold about distraction.

Max and Phoebe exchange Valentines. Phoebe has lunch with Dakota and her friends.

Marigold makes a Formal Declaration of Resolution to learn more about her family. We meet one of her cousins, Infernus, the Unicorn of Death. They’re not as scary as they sound. I’m looking forward to attending Marigold’s family reunion with her and Phoebe in a future collection.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this graphic novel.

This review is based on an ARC copy.

This series gives me Calvin and Hobbs vibes. It was charming and cute and tackled everyday moments with added sparkle. Who doesn't need a unicorn best friend?

I have seen this book series many times but this book is the first I picked up to read. I very much enjoyed it and now want to read the others! The author’s style reminds me slightly of Lemony Snicket in that higher-level vocabulary words are used - and a glossary with pronunciation guide is provided to help the children understand the words! I am pleased with the current issues being covered in this book, such as Phoebe feeling sad, being let down by some adults, dealing with mean girls, popularity, and nonbinary gender identity. The subjects were handled honestly and I appreciated that they were not sugar-coated but dealt with matter-of-factly. I feel like many of my students would be able to relate to Phoebe’s feelings. In fact, I related to Phoebe throughout the book! At one point she explains enjoying the anticipation for a holiday, but also that she is “anticipating the letdown at the end of the anticipation.” It was so validating to see another character expressing the same feelings that I have always had. I liked the portrayal of her parents, also, as being competent, loving, and kind of weird. I caught a nod to The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in the father’s clothing choice! I highly recommend this book for the late elementary set, but I believe that any age could find some enjoyment from this delightful book.

Lets face it, any book involving a unicorn is always a win! I was instantly won over. This was fun and aesthetically pleasing! It will be a huge hit with children, there is no doubt in my mind. I would have begged my mother for this book as a child...in fact I may still as an adult!

This book definitely gave me The Last Unicorn vibes. While dealing with a sensitive child who is struggling to understand the world, this book makes sense of the questions that children do in fact ask!

I thought this was an excellent read riddled with mature topics that are handled in a delicate way that are both pleasing to the eyes and the mind! Would recommend!

When the book starts out, Phoebe is sad because she saw some of the recent news on her dad's computer. And, well, the world can be a scary place. Luckily, we all have Marigold Heavenly Nostrils who can distract us even for a little while with her charming narcissism and love of Phoebe.
We learn about when the mail used to have more than just credit card offers, we learn what Marigold wishes for, we learn about Phoebe and Marigold's favorite music, some of Marigold's family tree (Infernus, the Unicorn of Death (also known as "Ferny")). There is also an interesting twist between Dakota and the goblins that I did not see coming. Luckily, she still wants to be friends with Phoebe. Lots of little jokes in between with my favorite being Phoebe's father getting a call that says "Scam Likely" and Marigold thinks it's a unicorn with the same name.

Four stars
This book comes out September 28th, 2021
Follows Unicorn Famous
ARC kindly provided by Andrew McMeel Publishing and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

Meet Phoebe, an average 9yo whose best friend happens to be a unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. But Marigold isn't an imaginary friend, she is very much real, as are the unicorns, goblins and dragons that populate the pages beside human friends.

Reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbes (but with more sparkles, less pouncing), Unicorn Playlist is an irreverent slice-of-life comic that addresses both ordinary events and big issues.

There is even a non-binary unicorn, and a couple of pages/strips devoted to pronouns and the addressing of said unicorn. This was done perfectly, without being awkward or preachy.

This book is one of a long line of comics about Phoebe and Marigold, and while it does work ad a standalone comic book, I plan to look the rest of thr series up later.

An overall fun read. I loved the music references scattered throughout.

*Many thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Unicorn Playlist, Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure is the fourteenth title of Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson, a funny story with beautiful bright color pictures.

In this adventure, Phoebe and her best friend, unicorn Marigold tried to find music that they both enjoy.
Marigold was curious to know more about her relative. They're going to meet her sister, Florence, and her cousin, Infernus, the unicorn of death.
I'm glad that goblins and their queen also were, BLART.

Marigold: "Robin Hood" is an old human legend? But there are no humans at all in this story, so far.
Phoebe: Well, this is an animal version of it. Sometimes humans like stores that arent about us.

Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read Unicorn Playlist by Dana Simpson, I have given my honest review.

I really like the Phoebe and the Unicorn books. Normally, they have me laughing out loud. This one is pretty good but not as funny as some of the others. I look forward to future installments.

Another seriously solid installment of Phoebe & Her Unicorn! My ten-year-old sister adores these comics, and I do too—which I think speaks to Dana Simpson’s skill as a storyteller. To me, when a kids’ book can be enjoyed by not only kids but also adults, that’s the mark of a good kids’ book.

Unicorn Playlist continues with a lot of the elements I’ve loved in previous installments. Marigold and Phoebe’s friendship grows. Dakota gets into trouble with the Goblin Queen. Lord Splendid Humility puts in an appearance. Along with the magical shenanigans, Phoebe deals with friend trouble and concerns over the things she sees on the news.

As always, Dana Simpson does a wonderful job capturing how it feels to be nine. Simpson treats Phoebe’s problems and anxieties seriously, without trivializing them—and I think that’s a big part of the reason that my little sister and I can both enjoy these comics. Despite the difference in our ages, we both understand how it feels to worry about the news and to be anxious about meeting new people. Phoebe’s concerns aren’t treated as less valid because she’s young.

Unicorn Playlist is funny, hopeful, and wholesome. I already can’t wait for the next book.