This book is so cute! It has been one of my favorites. The kids I read it to loved it! The questions at the end of the book were a great addition. I highly recommend this book!

Tilly loves helping her parents with their Unicorn Rescue Center, but she wants to train an unicorn herself. Enter Splodge, a scruffy, dirty unicorn who needs a lot of extra TLC! There are several hilarious pages of Splodge doing things he shouldn't (like eating Mr. Teasel's slippers, or making a mess of Tilly's bed), which makes Tilly's parents uncertain that Splodge is the right unicorn for Tilly. But hard work and patience eventually turns Splodge into a model unicorn, and everyone is happy at the end.

Bonus points: my preschooler fell in love with the illustrations, and put in a request for a print version when it comes out. As she's probably the target audience for this book, I'd say this is a win!

A cute picture book for unicorn fanatics. It would not be my first choice for purchase but it is good for those who have exhausted the rest of the unicorn universe of picture books.

Splodge is a unicorn. He is dirty and a klutz. He is written off by others because of his appearance. Tilly helps out at the unicorn rescue sanctuary. Tilly decides she will adopt him and take care of him. It takes a while but with determination and patience she is able to help Splodge be the best unicorn he can.

Cute drawings. And a great story about patience and love. My son enjoyed this one.

I love stories about misfits. I will also point out that splodge toots glitter. So... that’s fantastic.

When Tilly gets a new unicorn at her parents rescue she's super excited as Splodge is the unicorn she grows to love can she train him before he becomes too much for them to handle?



A sweet short story kids will love not just for the joyful colourful images helping depict the story but the joy of the love for a pet and how they can enrich our lives too. It shows how we can gain a fun for friend for life and have a lot of fun with them too!



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

It was a cute story overall with just as cute artwork to match. I think the Unicorn is treated more like a dog than a mythical animal related to the horse. I don’t think children (ages 1-6) will be able to tell the difference though.

I thought that this was a lovely story and I thought that the images were perfect!

I read the book to my daughter and as soon as she saw the pictures her face lit up and I knew it was going to be a massive hit with her – after all, there are not many little girls out there that don’t love unicorns!

The story was easy to read and follow and it had a lovely flow to it. I thought it was excellent and as a parent, it was great as she was hooked and asked for it to be read again straight after – always a good sign for me!! It is 5 stars from us for this one, very highly recommended!!

*thank you to Netgalley, Amanda Brandon and Quarto Publishing Group for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*


3 stars.

I was disappointed with this one. The illustrations were the best part. I loved the colours and the details were a bit different to what I'm use to, but I really liked them. Overall I would give the illustrations a 4 star rating. Unfortunately the story didn't interest me, and I gave it a 2 star mark. Making my overall rating, 3 stars.

The book is nice enough. I guess it shows kids that having a pet isn't always fun and games but it just didn't appeal. Hopefully for others it does.

Very simply told elegant story on taking responsibility that comes with caring for your pets. Loved two thigns baou this apart from the moral.
Great pictures. That rainbow mane.
Feeling fizzy and fuzzy inside when there's conneciton/love.

Great but so short! My 5 yr old who loves all things unicorn and wants one of her own thought this book was written for her, she loved it! The artwork is nice, perfect for a kids book, bright and colorful and goes with the text well. The premise is to keep working hard for what you want - I felt that the text mentioned this but fell short. It maybe needed one more example of how Splodge was learning but hadnt mastered it yet. The ending seemed a bit abrupt for such a great work up in previous pages. I do recommend it and we will be buying this as the unicorn lover says it's a must have.
I was given an ebook advanced copy in exchange for my review

Tilly and her family work at the Unicorn Rescue Sanctuary, and Tilly loves taking care of the unicorns.
Tilly is really keen to have a unicorn of her very own- and then Splodge arrives.
Splodge is like an untrained puppy, he likes to chew slippers, is clumsy and doesn't listen to his name. All these bad behaviours are getting him into trouble with Mr and Mrs Teasel.
Tilly realises that having her own unicorn is much harder than she thought. It is hard work and requires a lot of time and care. She has to change her tactics in order to keep Splodge.

This is a heart warming tale of learning how to take care of a pet, being determined and resilient. A lovely book very on trend with unicorns.

Beautiful illustrations make this book truly delightful.

Let me just say, I would LOVE to work at the Unicorn Rescue Sanctuary!

That's where Tilly helps out with the rescue unicorns, though she would truly love a unicorn of her very own. Enter...Splodge, a scruffy little unicorn whose a bit rough around the edges. He'll need a good bath and lots of training...starting with learning his name!

This is an awesome read-aloud book for preschoolers. Be prepared to read it repeatedly!

What My Child Thought:
She loved this book from start to finish and wants a unicorn now. The illustrations had her completely engaged and they supported the story, helping her to understand the words. She felt frustrated for Tilly, the young girl in the story when she was frustrated at training the unicorn. It was nice to see the book gain her empathy for the character. The unicorn made her laugh with all its silly actions as well, bringing a well-rounded group of emotions through the book.

What I Thought:
I thought the illustrations were perfect for this book. I liked that the story featured a unicorn, because that's really popular right now, and really who doesn't love a unicorn. The main point of the story, though, is about working hard and learning how to train a pet. It would be a great book for any child getting their own pet soon. It helps them understand that it will be frustrating and it won't happen all at once. It will take time and adjustments for everyone to feel "fizzy and fuzzy inside".

To Read or Not To Read:
This is a perfect book for anyone. The unicorn is a boy and the main character is a girl, giving a nice gender balance. The main message is a great one and the book even has a nice guide at the end to spark conversation afterward.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

An adorable picture book perfect for storytime. The drawings were lovely and I particularly loved the discussion points at the end of the book. An excellent choice for families adopting pets too.

Unicorn Training is about the responsibility of pet ownership. Really, the animal could be everything (in fact, if you switch the unicorn out for a dog, the story still works). Tilly does everything she can to try to turn Splodge into the perfect pet. But it takes perseverance and patience (and a lot of treats) to make this happen.

My complaints about this book are mostly of the technical variety. For some reason, a new trend in picture books seems to be italicizing people's speech. I don't understand the purpose of this, and it could potentially confuse kids who are just learning what italics are actually used for. I'm also not completely impressed with the grammar; it's a bit shaky in places. And, finally, I really don't see the purpose of the last page with tips for parents. The "projects" for kids are kind of boring, and I don't see many parents actually sitting down with their children to do them. (That part of the book might be better for teachers, but again, the "projects" aren't very interesting.)

I can see this being a good book for kids whose parents are looking into getting a pet. It shows the importance of taking responsibility for the critter under your care. The illustrations are cute, too, and there are just enough poop and fart jokes to amuse kids. Because of the technical issues with the writing, I think this might work best as a read-aloud book (so that nobody gets confused by sentence fragments or the weird use of italics).

Unicorns are big this year, maybe they're big every year and it's just that this year I have a horse-mad-turned-unicorn-and-pegasus-mad daughter. Whatever the reason for the fascination with unicorns my daughter thought this book was the "Best story ever!" - so if you have a unicorn-obsessed child aged five then you should pop this book on your Christmas shopping list now!

This story is really about the ups and downs of owning a pet, especially when it first arrives. Having recently adopted two kittens into our horse I could actually relate to a lot of this despite having owned animals before!

While the book is light-hearted it really is a great book to look at perseverance. Sometimes you need to practice something over and over again in order to get it right. This is such an important lesson that children need to learn and I think makes this an ideal choice of book for the start of the year classroom activities. This is reinforced by Tilly who is about to give up, trying something new and finding it got her closer to her goal - essential problem-solving skills.

Another big plus about this book is the activity page at the back of the book! While my daughter easily answered that one this book is inspiring her to write a new unicorn story (I think this is her third recently!) about herself and a new unicorn. This is what makes the book for me worth the investment. This activity could be replicated in the classroom with students writing their own book about a new pet of their choice which I guess would include a fair share of sharks, dinosaurs, and dragons.

A wonderful book for home or the classroom.

A cute colorful children's book that discusses responsibility and hard work while never giving up. A simple lesson on perseverance in childlike terms. Colorful pages with animated illustrations. A great message for kids.

Unicorn Training is about a girl named Tilly that volunteers at the Unicorn Rescue Sanctuary. She really enjoys helping out, but Tilly really wants a unicorn of her own. One day, a scruffy little unicorn name Splodge arrives at the sanctuary. Despite his appearance and rough nature, Tilly feels that Splodge is the right unicorn for her and she convinces her father to take Splodge home. At home, Tilly is convinced that she can train Splodge to be the best unicorn ever, but she quickly realizes that training a unicorn is harder than she expected. Tilly decides to teach Splodge just one thing...his name. He begins catching on and soon Tilly's parents are teaching Splodge new things too. Tilly, her parents, and Splodge all eventually have that "fizzy fuzzy" feeling that comes with being loved.

I have a major unicorn lover in my house, so I was very excited to review this book. I love the idea of Tilly trying to train the unicorn in the same way that we've been working on training our puppy. I know my daughter, and many other unicorn lovers, will adore this book with the cute illustrations and concept of a unicorn as a pet. I appreciate the idea that Tilly chose a unicorn that wasn't "perfect" and loved him anyway. I also enjoyed that Splodge improved his behavior and became a better pupil as he got more used to the family. Training a pet definitely is not easy, it takes time and dedication and this way effectively communicated in this book.

I received a free copy of this title from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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Tilly ama gli unicorni, e quando al rifugio arriva Splodge capisce che è quello che fa per lei: certo, un po' sporco, e non proprio educato, ma grazie al suo prezioso Manuale Tilly è certa che diventerà l'unicorno migliore del mondo!

L'unica cosa che Tilly non ha messo in conto è l'infinita pazienza che ci vuole per educare un cucciolo...

Una storia graziosa, ma che lascia poco: il maggior punto di forza sono le deliziose illustrazioni, per il resto l'unico messaggio è che per addestrare una animale domestico ci vuole pazienza e si viene riccamente ricompensati in affetto.

Messaggio giustissimo, ma che sarebbe stato piacevole veder reso con un pizzico di originalità.

Super cute. It has a different take.on the unicorn craze. Splodge is a unique unicorn that needs to be trained. Tillie takes it upon herself to get the job done. This is a cute funny story with great illustrations.

Unicorn Training is magical. The start to end kept the interest of the listeners, and the illustrations brought big smiles. There was a hard problem, but it was hard work that made it possible to over come. That’s is a lesson everyone can be reminded of!

This book was really sweet. The pictures are bright and cheerful and appealing to young children. My five-year old laughed at the funny bits and was serious and thoughtful at the serious parts. The book was simple, but not too simple. I think it’s a positive and fun way to introduce the concept of the work that is needed to bring a new pet into your home (with a magical twist).

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for an ARC.

In the ever popular love of Unicorns, one girl takes on the reigns of training them. Although they are beautiful creates, she will learn that they are work as well.

A wonderful story for lovers of unicorns that teaches responsibility and problem solving.

This book is just a saccharine cute way to teaching kids how to take care of pets.

It shows that even when you try to train them, the right way, they don't always obey.

Tilley tries to train her unicorn, but it is either stupid, or just disobedient, and Tilly grows ore and more anxious.


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Cute book on teaching responsibility, with a brightly colored illustrations.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

Unicorns are all the rage right now and they make the perfect vehicle for learning about perseverance for young children. Unicorn in Training was a wonderful story about a naughty, dirty little unicorn that wasn't very good at learning or being trained. But thanks to the help of one special girl, the unicorn learns how to work hard and essentially learns how to learn. Cute book. My kids will love it.

*received from netgalley for honest review* so I wont lie this is a really cute book and at first looked really promising but ended up being a let down... the idea is so cute, the art is cute but the book and "training" was very short and the book ended quickly, Not really a bad book but I the 7 year old I usually read these to would consider this "too babyish" but would be good for like 4 and under.

This was pretty fun.
I especially enjoyed the expressions on the unicorn faces.
This book is probably more about trying hard and not giving up than anything else.
In any case I think tiny humans and adults alike can get a giggle out of this and will enjoy the illustrations.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - QEB for my DRC.

Children often want pets; they dream about them, beg their parents for them and then sometimes don't know what to do with the pet that they now have. In Unicorn Training, the story is about Tilly and her Unicorn. It could as easily, but less whimsically, be about a child and their dog. With simple text and delightful illustrations, readers/listeners will watch as Tilly tries to train her pet and also watch as her pet (not surprisingly) charms the family.

The book concludes with discussion questions and activities. It is geared toward pre-schoolers.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

This book was sent to me to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This book is a beautifully illustrated story that is bright and eye-catching and draws the reader/audience in. My little one really enjoyed this story and wanted to read it again straight after I read it to her.
This book is great for teaching children about the importance of having a pet - that it can be a challenge and not easy and that a pet needs a lot of care, love and attention for it to learn and grow.
A beautiful book we will read again and again.

5☆ A Heart Warming and Fun Children's Story about caring for a pet.

First of all I want to start by saying I absolutely LOVE the eye catching, bright and colourful illustrations, it really bought this heart warming story to life!

Tilly helps out at her local Unicorn Rescue Sanctuary and she loves the unicorns so much she wishes she could rescue one herself.

Well it's a good job Splodge turns up. As Tilly falls in love with him straight away and a bond is formed.

No one said looking after a pet is easy and Splodge is mischievous, cheeky, full of energy, fun, and a zest for adventure.
If only he would listen to Tilly.

Tilly has to learn ways to train Splodge to be more obedient and listen or she is worried her parents will get rid of him.

What I loved about this book was that Tilly refused to give up even when things got tough. It Teaches children how important it is to care for all aspects of raising a pet, not just the fun bits. It Teaches responsibility and perseverance. That patience pays off eventually.

The Characters are Endearing and beautifully drawn out.
The moral of the story is a strong message and is very easy for all ages to understand.
I loved the short sharp dialogue, it helps to keep children's attention.
I also liked thatat the back of the book there was points for discussion and games to play. Although some of those are more geared to the older readers, so some adaption might be needed.

Unicorn Training by Amanda Brandon is the perfect anytime read for children aged 4-9.
Its heart warming, fun, cheeky, and very endearing. I will definitely recommend reading it, it would make a wonderful present.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

My 3 year old. granddaughter absolutely adored this book. The mischievous unicorn and bright colorful illustrations are sure to keep any little one entertained!

I wanted this to be cuter than it was. The artwork was fine but was not a fan of the writing. On the lookout for unicorn books for summer reading at the library next year.

Tilly takes in Splodge a rescue unicorn and is sure training him will be a piece of cake. But unicorn training proves much harder than Tilly thought. Will Splodge ever be a good unicorn?

The author did some really obvious parallels between training a unicorn and training a dog so this would be a great book to somewhat sneakily break it to a little one that having a pet is a lot more work than perhaps they think. Unicorn lovers will eat up the idea of having a little one as a family pet. The bright colors and fun illustration style will grab little readers’ attention. And really, I don’t think you can go wrong with a unicorn. I kind of wanted them to show a few more steps in Splodge’s training, but it was still good. Hand this to unicorn lovers and kids who think they are ready for a pet.

<i>I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

I read this book to my nine and six year old at home--they love unicorns! This book was funny--both girls loved that the unicorn tooted glitter. This book was a great reminder of the patience every person/animal needs in learning to do new skills.
I also took this book to school. I used this book with a group of girls working on speech sound errors and they adored this book. This book was a great length, was both humorous, endearing, and very kid friendly.

My kindergarteners loves unicorns! The little girl in this book really wants a unicorn of her own. Finally, she gets one but it needs training. It is a difficult process with a lot of bumps along the road. Good book about perseverance!

This is a sweet story about caring for a pet and being persistent and patient when bringing an new four legged member into the family. My daughter is almost five years old and she loved this story. Unicorns are hot property in our home, so this story fit the bill This book would make a great birthday or Christmas gift for a unicorn lover.

This is the story of a little girl who really wants to train a Unicorn which apparently is kind of like training a horse and a dog at the same time. I particularly liked the illustrations - they were bright and fun.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

My 5 year old daughter really enjoyed this book. The illustrations are colorful and interesting. The story is funny and entertaining for a parent and child to enjoy together. If you have a unicorn fan in the house, this would be a fun book to have!

Such a cute book. Loved the art and the story. The "Next Steps" at the end of the book is a great inclusion for parents, teachers, or librarians with their hints on how to increase literacy and understanding of the topics covered in the book.

I had a great time reading this story. The colorful illustrations did a wonderful job bringing it to life. The characters were likable, and there were some good funny moments. As this story came to a close it showed the work it takes to own a pet, but that it can easily be more than worth it. This is a book I think kids will have a lot of fun reading.

Raise your hand if you have a child obsessed with unicorns right now!

Hello, huge hands up for me! My daughter is in a full-out unicorn-crazed phase right now. We cannot literally go nowhere without running into something unicorn-themed. At the sight at any new unicorn, we are embraced with the six-year-old high-pitched squeal of delight.

Why not embrace the unicorn phase of our children by giving them some great unicorn-themed books to love and adore? To start, I want to share the book, Unicorn Training, by Amanda Brandon. Unicorn Training is an adorable picture book about a little girl named Tilly and her rescued unicorn.

Tilly meets her special unicorn at the unicorn rescue. From the moment see sees Splodge, she knows he is the unicorn for her. Her parents question Tilly's decision. Splodge is everything but the perfect picture of a unicorn. He is rough around the edges, not great at listening, and he seems to have a knack for chewing dad's slippers.

None-the-less, Tilly knows Splodge is the unicorn for her. She brings him home, and she beings the tough process of training Splodge. At first, things don't go well at all. But through Tilly's persistence and love, Splodge learns to behave and he becomes the unicorn Tilly knew he could always be.

I DON'T KNOW WHO KEEPS LETTING ME REQUEST/READ UNICORN PICTURE BOOKS BUT I LOVE YOU! I am immediately adding Unicorn Training to my cart on whatever book site I found it on first. It would be the perfect book to give a child who has recently added a pet to the family or are considering getting one. But, also, it's perfect to read any time for any reason. 🦄📚💖

A short and sweet picture book about patience, perseverance and the responsibility of owning a pet. With colourful illustrations, children will be begging for an aborable unicorn of their own after this!

I received this book as a a free ARC from NetGalley in return for an honest review. I love the artwork and message of the book and who doesn't love unicorns. I especially like the for further discussion questions and tips at the end of the book. It helps students, parents, and teachers connect the story more with real life, comprehension of the book, and helps starts conversations. Having said that, there has been a flood of unicorn books for readers to select from and so it doesn't make this as unique as could it be.

Tilly loved working with and helping take care of the unicorns. However she really wanted her own unicorn. This is her story of how she got one. My little grandaughter giggles when I read this book to her. She loves it and she also loves the pictures of the unicorns. This book is a bedtime favorite.

Loved reading this to my 6 year old unicorn mad daughter.
Lovely illustrations and a great story, I've lost count of how many times my daughter has read this to herself now!

Unicorn Training is cute and super colorful. I don't think it's very helpful in showing how difficult raising a pet can be as it's too short but it could lend itself to more discussions if families use the questions from the last page.

Splodge is the cutest unicorn! Currently fielding questions of why the children can't have a unicorn as a pet! An adorable book!

This was such an adorable book about the responsibilities of having a pet. My daughter loves unicorns, I mean, who doesn’t?? She loved the book, and so did I. The illustrations were just so bright and fun. Definitely 4.5 stars!

*I received a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

My children and I adore unicorns.. So When i saw this book, I had to get it.
My six year old enjoyed this a bit more than my ten year old, but let's chalk that up to age difference.

The illustrations were beautiful too!

So many students are constantly asking me for unicorn books. Some hit the mark and others don't. I really liked this one and have put it in my read aloud pile

Well it's got unicorns in it so that gives it 5 stars right away for me (lol). I love how vibrant, colourful and fun this story is. Even the unicorn's name, Splodge, is cute and fun.
This is a good story about the difficulties (and successes) that happen when you take care of an animal. If your child is desperate for a pet (even a fish) this is a good story to start their education on why a pet is a lot, and how they are in your home. However be warned it does end well and children may interpret that as meaning 'okay ready for a pet now'.
I could see toddlers really enjoying the simplicity of the story and that age group loves having fun words to yell out like 'toot' and 'whoa'. Perhaps a little too stimulating for bedtime this is a good daytime read to calm kiddos down a touch.

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

This is a very cute book. My daughter who is 7 loves to sit and read this book to me. I really love that this book has gotten her back to reading again. Thank you for allowing us to review the book. It is a wonderful book for children to read. It teaches them not give up. If your looking for a cute book this is the best.

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