Two pen pals receive the shock of a lifetime in this giggle-inducing ode to friendship, art, and keeping an open mind!Connie’s art class is partnering with Nic’s as pen pals, and the two of them love trading their artistic creations back and forth. They have slightly different approaches to art, but sharing their perspectives is what makes being pen pals so fun. Both of them eagerly await the end of year art festival where the classes will finally meet.But they are in for quite a shock…Connie doesn’t know Nic is a unicorn. And Nic has no clue that Connie is a human.It turns out, though, that even this surprise can't get in the way of true friendship. Through their letters, they see that their differences are their strengths—and that they have a lot to learn from each other.With Josh Funk's signature laugh-out-loud humor and Charles Santoso's explosively fun illustrations, Dear Unicorn is a celebration of new friends, art, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
Josh Funk Book order
Josh Funk crafts playful and humorous narratives that resonate with young readers. His stories often feature whimsical concepts and a brisk pace, designed to keep pages turning. Funk's writing focuses on being entertaining while subtly encouraging literacy and imagination. His style aims to capture a child's sense of wonder and bring joy through storytelling.






- 2023
- 2022
The fifth book in the popular picture book series featuring Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast! When Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast awake one morning to near-darkness, they are aghast. Who would steal the fridge light? And what if the fridge is--gasp--dark all the time? Not to worry. Our trusty heroes are on the case. They gather the best of the best to investigate. Miss Brie, Baron von Waffle, and their friends put together blueprints, collect supplies, and, for good measure, take pictures in disguise. Will they be able to bring the fridge back to its bright self, or will they have to live in semi-darkness . . . forever?
- 2022
The first book in a successful series about two best friends—Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast—who are torn apart by their lust and drive for the sweet, sweet taste of victory (and maple syrup!).The race is ON! Who will win the tastiest food fight ever? A thoroughly delicious picture book about the funniest "food fight" ever! Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have a beautiful friendship—until they discover that there's ONLY ONE DROP of maple syrup left. Off they go, racing past the Orange Juice Fountain, skiing through Sauerkraut Peak, and reeling down the linguini. But who will enjoy the sweet taste of victory? And could working together be better than tearing each other apart? The action-packed rhyme makes for an adrenaline-filled breakfast . . . even without a drop of coffee!
- 2022
After awakening to find that her pet ferret is now pet feet, a young girl discovers that the letter "R" has disappeared and its absence is causing chaos throughout her town.
- 2020
Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are back with a twist: they've been transformed into small children. Now it's a race against the clock to turn our favorite duo into grown-ups again Lady Pancake is aching; Sir French Toast's looking pale. Could they be going . . . STALE? Maybe a visit to Professor Biscotti's lab for her despoiling procedure will help. But instead of beautifying them, Biscotti accidentally transforms the two treats into toddlers Frightened of the now gargantuan (to them) Baron von Waffle, the mini breakfast foods scamper off on an adventure in the fridge, visiting everywhere from the Bran Canyon to Limes Square. Will Baron von Waffle and Professor Biscotti figure out a way to turn them back into a grown Lady and Sir? Or will they stay short & sweet forever?
- 2020
It's Not Little Red Riding Hood
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Little Red likes to play by the rules. So when the narrator comes along and asks her to follow the story set out in her fairy tale, she grabs the basket for Grandma and goes. After all, she loves her grandma. But unfortunately, none of the other characters are quite what they're expecting.... As Little Red attempts to follow the narrator's directions (which, frankly, seem kind of dangerous!), she is beset by fill-in characters, confusing instructions, and even a fierce battle! Will Little Red ever make it to Grandma's house? And who will she find when she gets there? Complete with some unusual "guest appearances," this laugh-out-loud Little Red Riding Hood retelling will have kids giggling all the way to Grandma's house! Ding-dong!
- 2019
In this exciting follow-up, Pearl and Pascal embark on a coding adventure at an amusement park, blending fun with learning. The story engages young readers with themes of creativity and problem-solving, showcasing how coding can be applied in playful and imaginative ways. Through their journey, children are inspired to explore technology and develop their coding skills while enjoying the vibrant, entertaining setting of the park.
- 2019
It's Not Hansel and Gretel
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Hansel and Gretel will not listen to their storyteller. For one thing, who leaves a trail of bread crumbs lying around, when there are people starving? Not Hansel, that’s for sure! And that sweet old lady who lives in a house made of cookies and candy? There’s no way she’s an evil witch! As for Gretel, well, she’s about to set the record straight—after all, who says the story can’t be called Gretel and Hansel? It’s time for these wacky siblings to take their fairy tale into their own hands. So sit back and enjoy the gingerbread!With laugh-out-loud dialogue and bold, playful art (including hidden search-and-find fairy-tale creatures), this Hansel and Gretel retelling will have kids giggling right up to the delicious ending!
- 2018
Our favourite breakfast-food friends are back! Can they save the fridge before all the food is iced? It's mission...defrostable!
- 2018
The first picture book in our Girls Who Code program, a lively and funny story that introduces kids to computer coding.