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Kathleen is a prolific writer for multiple genres. She has won numerous awards for her educational children's series, the Hamilton Troll Adventures" as well as her Christian and inspirational children's books, "The First Unibear" and "The First Unicorn". She loves sharing her stories with children of all ages and enticing the younger generation to read and write their own stories.
Shields runs a website and graphic design company and a book publishing company all while writing and marketing her own books. She can be found at a tradeshow most weekends and always has a new book she is working on.
Reviewed by Christopher Solaas for Readers' Favorite
The First Unicorn by Kathleen J. Shields is a delightful faith-filled tale of how the first unicorn came to be. Long ago, in a faraway land, a herd of horses lived out their lives in a mundane cycle of eating and sleeping. While most of the horses in the herd go about their dreary lives just eating, a young colt named Aden fills his time giving to others, having fun, and doing good deeds. He rescues the weak and comforts the lonely. His actions and care for others eventually result in a gift from God – a beautiful golden horn! But that’s when Aden’s troubles really start. Will Aden find a way to help others when his new appearance frightens even those who know him well?
The First Unicorn by Kathleen J. Shields is a heartwarming story of the first unicorn. Each page is beautifully illustrated by Aashay Utkarsh and complements the poignant poem contained in this early reader treasure. Short footnotes define difficult or unfamiliar words, and the reading level of this book ensures that elementary-age children will enjoy reading it to themselves. It’s liberally laced with faith and encouragement to children to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. The pacing is perfect, and the plot is engaging. Aden is a delightful character, and who doesn’t like stories about horses and unicorns? At 50 pages, it is a swift read with an engaging storyline and an eternal message. Perfect for young Christian readers and fans of fantasy, unicorns, and faith!
