Donut/Rosquilla: The Unicorn Who Wants to Fly/ El unicornio que queria volar

Toddler-Gr 2–This touching bilingual story about a unicorn who wants to reach new heights is a wonderful romp for emerging readers. Gehl’s short, pensative phrases in English are deftly adapted into Spanish by Canetti to describe how Donut/Rosquilla problem solves to make his dream of flying a reality. On each page, Zuill illustrates how animal friends—birds, bunnies, mice and lizards—keep hope alive even when Gehl’s intrepid unicorn falls flat on his face, slumps, sighs, or whinnies in frustration. Bubble images and spoken words add to this tale’s hilarity and pathos as the wild creatures bolster their horsy pal’s efforts. Be inspired to leap with abandon as Donut/Rosquilla’s story comes to happy conclusion, reminding readers that life is richer when surrounded by loving friends. One unicorn’s flights of fancy will appeal to young readers who may shy away from seemingly impossible challenges. In this tale, disappointed dreams just make Gehl’s unicorn hero more resilient. Strengthened by his friends’ resolve, Donut/Rosquilla’s toothy grin is prominently displayed when they all “ride” off together as part of a flying harness; life is a breeze, after all, because clouds move on and rainbows eventually appear!