- This work contains an enchanting book and story CD edition of the acclaimed wartime tale from the 2003-2005 Children"s Laureate. Tomas hates school, hates books and hates stories. Forced to visit the library, he stops to listen to magical tales that the Unicorn Lady spins. These tales draw him in and are about to change the course of his life for ever... Set against the backdrop of war-Iorn Europe, I Believe in Unicorns explores the power of stories to transform lives. The paperback now comes with a CD containing an unabridged story reading by Michael Morpurgo, specially composed music and sound effects.