Gibbons, Gail. 2002. Behold…the unicorns! New York: HarperCollins.

Gibbons follows Behold…the Dragons! with a look at another creature that lives on the edges of imagination. In Behold…the Unicorns!, Gibbons begins with the origins of the word “unicorn” and compares the mythological creatures to dinosaurs, narwhals, and even the rhinoceros, all of which have only one horn. Readers will also enjoy the fascinating discussion of unicorn legends from countries such as India, China and Ancient Greece. In ancient times, people believed that the unicorn horn had great power to heal, purify and save. The symbolism of the unicorn is presented in a factual, yet easy to understand way that will provide readers with a knowledge and respect for tradition and legend in their own and other countries. The accompanying watercolor-and-ink illustrations show unicorns of fantasy and legend doing what they do best—living “around the edges of our imagination and in our legends.”