The Unicorn and the Lake

by Marianna Mayer

Book Overview

ANNOTATION When a serpent poisons the lake where all the animals drink, only the unicorn has the power to save them. FROM THE PUBLISHER "The magical combination of Mayer and Hague will make this a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803704364
• ISBN13: 9780803704367
• Release Date: September 1987
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Kindergarten and higher

Customer Reviews

Really lovely

The illustrations are reason enough to buy the book. The introduction by the author detailing the inspiration for the storyline/a brief history of the unicorn is a very nice touch.

A Must for Unicorn Lovers

This was one of my all-time favorite books as a child. I agree completely with the other reviewer, the illustrations are brilliant. Very naturalistic, without the wifty-wafty-ness usually accompanied with the subject of unicorns. The storyline is essentially good vs. evil and the acceptance of the balance that must be kept.

the real-ish deal

Michael Hague's illustrations are gorgeous and I was not disappointed, having only seen the cover when I ordered it. His unicorns are strong and vital and don't remind me of drippy-eyed Precious Moment-type animals that you sometimes come across when the subject matter is unicorns. Kinuko Y. Craft is someone you should look into if you like MH's work.

Great read aloud book /lovely art w/good moral to discuss

unicorns, animals all get along together until serpent comes. Unicorn saves the day along with beautiful story line and great art. A good way for conversation to follow about good and bad of the world and how we can work together. Am giving my grandchildren the book along with a beanie baby unicorn for Christmas.