Beatrix and the Unicorn -- Lita Judge, Hardcover

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...

Author: Lita Judge
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/10/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size: 10.00h x 10.00w x 0.13d
ISBN: 9781665963916
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2025
Publishers Weekly 11/17/2025

About the Author
Lita Judge is the award-winning author and illustrator of many children's books, including Flight School, Penguin Flies Home, Red Sled, Red Hat, Good Morning to Me!, Born in the Wild, Even the Smallest Will Grow, When You Need Wings, Beatrix 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.