Mystical Unicorns

Gray_Duck — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:52:12 +0000

What do legends have to say about unicorns? Find out in this title introducing the mystical creatures famous for their beautiful looks and magical horns!

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Pages:

Advanced (9 to 13)

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781647721077

Gray Duck Creative Works LLC.

Lisa Owings

Categories:

Animals & Creatures, Educational, Fantasy

Features:

Illustrations, Photos, Chapters

Keywords:

unicorns, mythical creatures, mythology, myths, legends, folklore, fantasy, horses

BY LISA OWINGS This book first published in by Gray Duck Creative Works LLC No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher wwwgrayduckbookscom Text copyright by Gray Duck Creative Works LLC Gray Duck and associated logos are trademarks of Gray Duck Creative Works LLC Mystical Unicorns ISBN Unicorn Sightings Beyond the White Unicorn STRONG AND GENTLE Unicorn Tales Glossary Index A digital illustration of Ctesiass unicorn Onehorned animals have pranced through our imaginations for more than years Singlehorned oxen appeared in early art of the Indus Valley Civilization Unicorn ORIGIN Indus Valley CIVILIZATION China India W N S E And around BCE legends of the qilin began in China Then Greek writer Ctesias described a purpleheaded unicorn in India around BCE Many early explorers brought tales of onehorned animals home from distant lands The creatures were often described as large beasts So likely these unicorns were actually rarely seen rhinos A digital illustration of a unicorn Other animals with missing horns were probably also mistaken for unicorns But in time talk of unicorns moved to works of fantasy A digital illustration of Elasmotherium A photograph of an Indian rhino The Siberian Unicorn Elasmotherium or its bones may have inspired unicorn tales This mammothsized rhino with one huge horn lived thousands of years ago Traditionally Europeans would compare a unicorn to a white stallion This is because it usually had that male horses body and general appearance Obviously the sharp spiraled horn on its forehead was unique A beard and split hooves made it a little like a goat And its lions tail was yet another difference A Modern Makeover Modern unicorns have extra flair They are often adorned with rainbow colors and sparkles A digital illustration of a modern unicorn

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Butterflies to Unicorns and Anything In-between, Nothing Less, Nothing More.

hmbmeister — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:46:55 +0000

In this charming children's book, Savannah shares her heartfelt relationship with her father using the words of a young girl with dyslexia. The story follows Savannah as her dad travels for work and their nightly conversations in which she requests anything from butterflies to unicorns from him. When Dad runs out of ideas, he decides to help her write a book about their special bond to ensure it will last forever.We are delighted to present Savannah and her Dad's children's book, 'Butterflies to Unicorns and Anything In Between'. This delightful tale, filled with imagination and fun, takes readers on an exciting journey to a magical world of discovery. Through the eyes of Savannah's illustrations and poetic storytelling, young readers will explore a world of wonder and adventure. With its whimsical artwork and inspiring words, this captivating book will surely bring joy and enchantment to children of all ages.

Average: 5 (1 vote)

Pages:

Beginner (1 to 6)

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-1475084290

Freedom of Speech Publishing Inc

Savannah, Dad

Categories:

Art, Daddy & Me, Family & Friends, Girls, Imagination

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