At first I found the cluttered illustrations distracting, but then I realized how creative they were and imagined a little kid getting lost in wonder, poring over the imaginative little images depicting Lily the crazily creative unicorn's inventions and imaginings. Lily's devotion to helping the stodgy penguin Roger overcome his apathy and fear of trying new things is touching. The text itself is like colorful balloons that float off the pages. I want to see more of Lily! Her colorful world and positive outlook are inspiring. So, I can't help seeing this book as a battle between the sunny and optimistic millennials and the grumpy and anxious Gen Xers. Lily Loves Cupcakes and Imagination and Happiness and Freedom and Creativity! She is wacky and a free spirit! For some reason, she insists on befriending an exhausted and stressed out penguin named Roger. She basically berates him into eating dessert with her. Poor guy. However, this book is also funny, cute and well done. Millennials are really good at that. Also, the author grew up in Winston Salem. So, I'm for this in general -- it would be a good gift for the hipster parents in your life. Beats the bananas out of The Day the Crayons Quit.
What do You think about Lily The Unicorn (2014)?
this book is OVERWHELMING. I think kids will get anxiety just by looking at the pages. no good.
—calgal518
I love the concept, but the illustrations are so very busy and rather distracting.
—Bat
Hmmm. This wasn't the book for me nor the me I was as a child.
—dream
Lily makes friends with stodgy, fearful Roger.
—nicolelanders
