Unicorn Academy: Year of the Unicorn and other stories: with 3 short illustrated stories for fans of the Netflix show

Unicorn Academy: Year of the Unicorn and other stories was released to capitalize on the popularity of the Netflix animated series based on the fantasy book franchise by Julie Sykes. Published by Nosy Crow, this volume serves as a companion piece designed to provide supplemental lore and character depth for young readers who engage with the show's magical setting and its central narrative of student riders bonding with their unicorns.

The design of the collection leans into the visual branding established by the screen adaptation, utilizing a bright, accessible aesthetic intended to engage children transitioning from the television medium to print media. It was developed to function as an entry point for new fans, prioritizing clarity and high-contrast illustrations that mirror the show's animation style, and has been received as a standard tie-in product within the broader Unicorn Academy publishing ecosystem.