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Thelma the Unicorn — Content Guide for Parents

By Aaron BlabeyScholastic Press2017ISBN 978133815842728 pages
Thelma the Unicorn

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Thelma is an ordinary pony who wishes with all her heart to be a unicorn.

Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches her horn, scrubs off her sparkles, and returns home, where her best friend is waiting for her with a hug. From award-winning author Aaron Blabey comes this joyful book about learning to love who you are...even if you don't have sparkles.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Thelma the Unicorn appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The search results reference animated violence in the film adaptation, which is not relevant to the book's content. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and suitable for children, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The search results reference animated violence in the film adaptation, which is not relevant to the book's content.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and suitable for children, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies in the narrative.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions of race or racism within the story.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The search results reference rude humor in the film adaptation, which is not applicable to the book's content.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism within the story.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results mention nudity and sexual activity in the film adaptation, which does not pertain to the book.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While there are mentions of feminization in reviews, these do not reflect the book's narrative content.

  • Does Thelma the Unicorn have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book's narrative. Some reviews mention the feminization of fame and possible queer interpretations, but these are not central themes or content within the story itself.

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