Long ago unicorns lived in a haven of sun-dappled glades and flower-filled dells. But as civilization spread over the ages -- with its fierce knights, its chugging trains, its thick smogs -- unicorns had to find a new sanctuary. But where?
Jane Yolen finds a magical answer in the traditional unicorn myth. Her rhythmic, rhymed text is irresistible to read aloud. And Ruth Sanderson's brilliant artwork gives unicorns a bold reality in everything from ancient cave paintings to their secret, present-day home. After reading this tribute to the mystical, mysterious unicorn, children will enjoy looking for these elusive creatures in the world around them.
The award-winning author delivers a lyrical tribute to the mythical, mysterious unicorn. Yolen's rhythmic text ponders where unicorns may have found sanctuary while Sanderson's brilliant artwork brings these fantastical creatures to life. Full color.
School Library Journal The poem roll[s] pleasantly off the tongue.