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Beatrix and the Unicorn

Brief Description
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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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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…

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665963916

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c jacket (fx: emboss, spot uv), matte film (uncoated); POB case art differs from jkt +int. (coated); digital

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lita Judge

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Lita Judge is the award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, including Flight SchoolPenguin Flies Home, Red SledRed HatGood Morning to Me!Born in the WildEven the Smallest Will GrowWhen You Need WingsBeatrix and the Unicorn, and her illustrated young adult novel, Mary’s Monster. She lives with her husband, two cats, and a parrot in New Hampshire. You can visit her online at LitaJudge.com.

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