Educational Activities: Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert by Morag Hood

It’s time to meet the master of magical creatures–Sophie Johnson! She’s a top-notch expert on unicorns. Or is she?

Educational Activities inspired by Morag Hood’s Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert:

Before Reading–From looking at the front and back cover:
- Does the story seem like it’s about today or a long time ago?
- What do you make of that expression on the unicorn’s face?
- Why does it seem to be raining glitter?
After Reading–In the story, Sophie says that magic is more important than mess. What’s one thing in your own life that’s “more important than mess”?
After Reading–Sophie does her best to care for her 17 unicorns. She teaches them to hunt for food and watch out for balloons. What other things do you think unicorns need to know? Or that they should watch out for?
Drawing–At the end of the story, Sophie points out that “Some people don’t even know what a REAL unicorn looks like!” Using crayons or colored pencils, draw what you think a REAL unicorn looks like on a sheet of paper.
Craft–With an adult’s help, try some of the following unicorn-themed crafts:
- Unicorn Dreamcatcher
- Unicorn Rocks
- Unicorn Costume (this one requires quite a bit of adult help!)
- Unicorn Piñata
- Unicorn Puppets
- Toilet Paper Roll Unicorn Gift Box
Further Reading–Want more books that feature the awesomeness that is unicorns? (Click on the book cover for more information on any of these titles!)