Double trouble

Hokkanen's lovable Mossy and Tweed are back in an all-new I Like to Read Comics story. Here Gnome Woods is visited by a shiny new unicorn who quickly becomes the hero of the woodlands. Unfortunately, this causes the wise old unicorn (a goat with one horn) who has long been the savior of the woods to feel unnecessary and unwanted. Mossy and Tweed do their best to cheer up the old unicorn, to little avail. However, things change when the new unicorn becomes trapped, and the wise old unicorn is called to save the day. In a short page count, the crisp, engaging cartoon artwork and comical story provide excellent insight into the benefits of teamwork. Hokkanen's playfully elegant story builds on the world she created in the previous installment, and the large speech balloons and clear, large fonts are just as accessible as ever. Libraries looking for entertaining comics that slyly teach valuable lessons to children should be sure to include both this book and its series opener in their collections.

K-Gr 2--A joyful tale of friendship, support, and hidden talents. In the enchanted land of Gnome Woods live elf best friends Mossy and Tweed. A single-horned goat called Wise Old Unicorn is a beloved member of the forest. One day, a baby bird falls in the lake and before anyone can react, a real unicorn arrives and saves the chick, leaving poor Wise Old Unicorn feeling very dejected and useless. Nothing Tweed and Mossy say seem to help him feel any better. One day, the real unicorn decides to eat the berries off a brambly bush and they soon find themselves trapped in the brambles. Mossy and Tweed see an opportunity to help both of their friends and call on the goat to use his super unique abilities to free the unicorn and save the day. Spread-length illustrations, humorous details, and easily followed action make this a selection for young fantasy readers. VERDICT A good choice where fantasy elements are popular. Pair this with Sarah's Unicorn by Bruce Coville.--Elisabeth LeBris