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Beatrix and the Unicorn

by Lita Judge Publisher: ATHENEUM BOOKS

A search for the unicorn beyond the tapestry

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A search for the unicorn beyond the tapestry

Inspired by the Unicorn Tapestries, this picture book sets Beatrix’s longing for companionship against the contrast between her everyday castle chores and the image of a unicorn in a garden. Convinced that finding the creature could ease her loneliness, she leaves the castle to search for it. The premise brings together a mythical quest, a young servant’s perspective, and the hope of friendship, with the tapestry serving as the story’s point of departure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For children ages 4–8 interested in unicorns and other mythical creatures.
  • For families seeking a picture-book story about friendship and a search for a unicorn.

Themes

Loneliness and friendshipMythical creaturesLonging and discovery

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Book overview

Inspired by the famous Unicorn Tapestries, acclaimed author-illustrator Lita Judge weaves together a beautiful picture book about a servant girl searching for a real unicorn--and with it, the promise of friendship.

Long ago and far away, a girl named Beatrix wakes each day to her chores in the castle. She serves the meals and scrubs the floors. And when no one is looking, she gazes at the tapestry of the unicorn in a garden. The unicorn is the most beautiful thing she's ever seen, but it's only made from thread. Beatrix knows if she could find the real unicorn, she would never feel lonely again, so late one evening, she gathers what she needs for a long journey and slips out into the night...
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