Title The Midnight Unicorn Series --- Author Neil Reed Illustrator Neil Reed Publisher Sterling - 2006 First Printing Sterling - 2006 Category Children Warnings None Main Characters Millie Main Elements Unicorns

A little girl who loves unicorns. A beloved statue that comes to life. An unforgettable and exhilarating journey. With its combination of magical story, stunningly realistic art, and shimmering spot-lamination throughout, this lovely picture book will enchant children again and again.

Children will feel their imagination take flight along with the title character as they enjoy Neil Reed's captivating tale of a very special midnight ride.

More than anything, Millie loves the statue of the unicorn at her park. Its closed eyes, gentle mouth, and kind smile always make her happy. Then, one day, as she presses her hands against the statue's neck, she feels a shiver run through the stone: marble has become flesh and the unicorn has come alive. And riding on his back, Millie soars up, up, up, into the sky, over forest and lakes, through storms and lighting, to the land where unicorns still play….

With images so realistic they almost seem photographed, and spot-lamination that makes the stars-and lots more on the page-shine, this beautiful story will become a perennial favorite.

This is a wonderful book that illustrates the power of imagination with the most beautiful artwork. You can almost reach out an touch that unicorn's soft fuzzy coat. What childen hasn't seen a statue, or a painting, or some other inanimate object and believe that with just a little bit of magic, it could come to life beneath their hands. And with a unicorn, one can ride across the skies to an island of wonder, spend an afternoon with a herd of unicorns and fall asleep amongst flowers and butterflies. Of course one must always wake up again, but there is always the next day, when you can ride your unicorn yet again.