{"product_id":"the-unicorn-who-hated-the-stephanie-thomas-9798256076863","title":"The Unicorn Who Hated the Shower: A Quest for the Gentle Mist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiz the Unicorn loves being clean. She loves shiny hooves, a silky mane, and a tail that goes swish-swish-sparkle. But there is one thing Liz does not love at all: the shower.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Great Waterfall is too splashy, too scratchy, and too much for her sensitive body. When Liz tries to be brave, the spray, drips, bubbles, and tickly towels quickly become overwhelming. Then Maya the fairy arrives with a gentle idea: a quest to find the magical Gentle Mist Grotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, Liz and Maya travel past the Bubble Marsh, through the Towel Trees, and toward a softer, slower way to get clean. Along the way, Liz learns how to use her \"sparkle breath,\" listen to what her body needs, and try again in a way that feels safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unicorn Who Hated the Shower: A Quest for the Gentle Mist\u003c\/em\u003e is a whimsical picture book about sensory sensitivity, self-advocacy, patience, and gentle bravery. With sparkling unicorn magic, fairy-tale adventure, and a reassuring message, this story is especially meaningful for children who feel overwhelmed by bath time, shower time, loud sounds, unexpected textures, or big feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for families, classrooms, therapists, and caregivers, this book reminds young readers that bravery does not always mean pushing through something hard. Sometimes bravery means listening to your body, asking for help, taking a break, and trying again gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephanie Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798256076863\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d","brand":"Stephanie Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002087153919,"sku":"9798256076863","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-unicorn-who-hated-the-stephanie-thomas-9798256076863","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}