The Lady and the Unicorn
Fontanel, Béatrice. The Lady and the Unicorn. Illustrated by Vanessa Hié. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2022. 48 pp. Grades K–4.
This book is a fairy tale based loosely on the Unicorn Tapestries, presented alongside whimsical, inspired illustrations. Presented in a modernized folktale format, the illustrations are rich and deep. We follow a unicorn as he seeks to escape the king and his huntsmen. Along his journey, he meets a strange woman who seems to hold the power to help him and others escape their misfortune. What secrets do her secret gardens hold? This book is a perfect choice for a child who loves fairy tales and fantasy and also a great read-aloud group choice. Reviewed by Meredith Ramella.
