Review:
In this volume, 9-year-old Phoebe is skipping rocks on a pond when she meets a unicorn named Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. As a reward for rescuing her from the overwhelming beauty of her own reflection (Marigold is more than a little conceited), Marigold offers Phoebe a wish. Phoebe eventually settles on wishing for Marigold to be her best friend. They spend time together, doing friend things like having a sleepover. Phoebe's arch nemesis, Dakota, also learns about Marigold, but Marigold's Shield of Boringness prevents this from being much of a problem.
Peter S. Beagle's introduction mentions Calvin & Hobbes, and I can definitely see the comparison, although the fantasy elements are handled a bit differently.
Overall, I loved the artwork. I can see these comics working for all ages - there's stuff here that kids could definitely enjoy, but also occasional jokes that will make more sense to older audiences (I loved Phoebe's dad's joke about life prior to the internet).
Extras:
A guide to drawing Marigold and Phoebe, instructions for making a Marigold stick puppet and an animated flip book, a recipe for a unicorn slumber party snack mix, some facts about unicorns, and instructions on how to make your own comic strip.
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