Unicorn Jazz Books, Plush Characters and Gift Ideas

May 1

The Baby I Love You finger-puppet board book, Unicorn Jazz plush characters, music, and picture books offer starting points for gift ideas and shared reading or storytelling activities.

Archive: adapted from the May 1, 2023 post. Product and platform references are historical; check current availability.

The original post included a gift-set listing that is no longer available at its original address. Unicorn Jazz Baby I Love You — explore songs A favorite plush character can be a starting point for stories, songs, and make-believe. The author recalled her children enjoying stuffed dogs, giraffes, penguins, and other animal characters. A gift can pair a character with a book or a song, depending on the recipient’s interests. The Unicorn Jazz plush character’s musical-note tail connects the design with the stories and songs.

Gallery captions and photo credits from the original post:

Woman and child with a Unicorn Jazz book and plush beside a white pony wearing a horn, against a woodland storybook backdrop.

Unicorn Jazz Friendship Ambassador, Sophia with Author Lisa Caprelli Child holding a unicorn plush beside a woman holding a Unicorn Jazz book, with a white pony wearing a horn behind them.

Child holding a unicorn plush beside a woman holding a Unicorn Jazz book, with a white pony wearing a horn behind them.

Unicorn Jazz Author with Sophia Child in a pink dress holding a unicorn plush while leaning over a white pony wearing a horn, against a storybook backdrop.

Child in a pink dress holding a unicorn plush while leaning over a white pony wearing a horn, against a storybook backdrop.

Photo Credit: OC Studios by Lizette Child holding an open Unicorn Jazz book and touching a white pony wearing a horn, with a purple-maned unicorn plush nearby.

Child holding an open Unicorn Jazz book and touching a white pony wearing a horn, with a purple-maned unicorn plush nearby.

White unicorn plush with a purple mane and musical-note tail, yellow horn and yellow hooves.

Unicorn Jazz Plush Toy in Purple Pink- and purple-maned unicorn plush characters displayed with Unicorn Jazz and Bee-ing Happy books.

Unicorn Book and Plush Toy set White unicorn plush with a pink mane, yellow horn and yellow hooves on a white background.

Unicorn Jazz Plush Toy in Pink Unicorn Jazz book cover with an illustrated unicorn, butterflies, and the author and illustrator credits.

Unicorn Jazz, children’s picture book series

Is it a musical note for a tail or a musical tail for a note?

Unicorn Jazz is a storybook unicorn with purple hair, a golden horn, matching hooves, and a musical-note-shaped tail. These recognizable details connect the illustrated character with the plush design. The plush version of Unicorn Jazz is based on the illustrated children’s book series. For a storytelling activity, invite participants to invent a character voice, describe a scene from a book, or make up a song.

Photo Credit: OC Studios by Lizette

1. Tell a story together.

Choose a scene from a Unicorn Jazz book and imagine what the characters might say next. A participant can narrate, draw a setting, or use a character as a story prompt.

2. Pair a character with reading or music.

Read a passage aloud or sing along with a linked song, then ask which character or moment stood out. Participants can choose a favorite scene and explain what they noticed.

3. Draw a new story scene.

Choose a character and draw a setting for a new adventure. Add a speech bubble or a short caption, then share what happens in the scene.

4. Choose a gift around an interest.

Think about a favorite character, story, or song. Make a small gift plan: a book to read, a drawing to include, or a song to share. Add a personal note explaining the choice. Before choosing an item, read its actual product label and current listing for age guidance, care instructions, contents, and size. Browse Books & Merch for Unicorn Jazz books and merchandise. For gift ideas, explore the Books & Merch catalogue. The original post also linked an Amazon listing for a pink Unicorn Jazz plush. Check the listing for current availability.

Read, sing, and discuss.

Use the song links in this article to explore the Unicorn Jazz Friendship Song and sing along.

A librarian’s testimonial, as quoted in the May 1, 2023 post:

“Every child that I have read this book to has absolutely loved it and I have an almost constant demand for them to be able to check it out of the library. -Heather Grace, Elementary School Librarian

Gift ideas can center on a favorite character, a shared story, or a song.

READING AND ACTIVITY IDEAS

UNICORN JAZZ stories, songs, and characters can serve as prompts for the following discussions and creative activities.

Invent a story scene, draw a character, or write a song verse.
Discuss how a character feels and what choices the character makes.
Talk about empathy, feelings, emotions, and happiness.
Unicorn Jazz is a children's book series by author Lisa Caprelli and illustrator, Davey Villalobos.
Explore book and merchandise information on UnicornJazz.com
Consider a book, a song, or a character-themed activity for a birthday or holiday.

The original post included the video above, “Unicorn Plush Toy Animal by Unicorn Jazz - Kids Unicorn Book Series.” For another activity, ask participants to plan a character-themed reading celebration: choose a book, create a drawing, and select a song. Gifts and physical props are optional. The May 2023 post described a 12-inch Unicorn Jazz plush.

Lisa Caprelli