#634 of 1001 · April 26, 2022

Let’s dive into the world of medieval art and legend with The Lady and the Unicorn by Cynthia and William Birrer. The orphaned Teresa lives at the castle of her uncle, Prince Zizim. One day, while walking in the orchard, she hears a lion roar and sees a unicorn appear before her. However, when she reports this marvelous experience, no one believes her. She goes on meeting with the unicorn until one day she holds up a mirror to show the mythical beast its reflection, inadvertently breaking the spell laid on it and turning it back into a human prince. The married collaborators drew inspiration for this book from the eponymous millefleurs tapestries in the Musée de Cluny in Paris, said to have belonged to the real-life Prince Zizim. The illustrations are executed in machine-stitched appliqué and embroidery on fabric, emulating the medium of the tapestries themselves. #lady #unicorn #prince #tapestry #medieval #magic #book #books #childrensbooks #beautifulbook #beautifulbooks #beautifulbookcovers #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #childrensliterature #illustration #kidlit #kidsbooks #bookworm #booklover #booklovers #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammers #instabook #instabooks