DOG VS. UNICORN

How to Catch a Unicorn meets Bunnicula in this hilarious new series about a reformed bad dog trying to protect his neighborhood from fantastical creatures! (Ages 7-10)

My name is Benny and I’m the best dog ever.

Well, sort of. My humans like to call me “Bad Dog Benny!”

They called me “BAD DOG BENNY!” last week when I challenged a skunk to a fight. They called me “BAD DOG BENNY!” yesterday when I got so excited that I peed on the floor. And today, they called me “BAD DOG BENNY!” when I got covered in glitter.

But listen, the humans don’t know the whole story. The totally not made up, actually happened to me story. The story about how I tried to capture a real, live unicorn.

Available in paperback, e-book, and library binding (great for collectors and classrooms):

Written and Illustrated
by Maggie P. Chang

Scholastic, Oct 2026

Edited by Anna Bloom, book design by Chris Stengel


Book Guide
Publishers Weekly review

Praise for Dog vs. Unicorn

“Appealing artwork rendered in grayscale washes depicts adorable Benny and his many misadventures. Visual humor combines with doting portrayals of a dog’s commitment to his family, resulting in a simple and sweet story for developing readers.”
— Publishers Weekly, What We’re Reading Picks

“Told from Benny’s perspective, this story presents a protagonist who is both adorable and hilarious. The book explores experiences and feelings children may have when a close friend moves away, including finding new friends, trying to fit in, and learning to stay true to oneself … VERDICT: A charming early fantasy that highlights the bond between a dog and his human, as well as the lengths they will go to for one another. A strong addition to libraries where humorous animal stories circulate well.”
— School Library Journal