![]() The text briefly describes Melvin Minotaur as Layla’s friend at the beginning of the story, but he does not appear in plot or illustration until his contribution to the story’s conclusion. ![]() Unfortunately, Haddish’s unicorn tale suffers from a rushed and underdeveloped resolution. Gibson’s digital cartoon illustrations are warm, vibrant, and sure to attract young readers who enjoy the unicorn stories in Rhiannon Fielding’s “Ten Minutes to Bed” series. It is unique in its depiction of a black unicorn, diverting from the conventional white or pastel colored unicorns, and offers a rare portrayal of dark-skinned trolls, fairies, and goblins. When a class trip to her familiar woods turns disastrous, can Layla take the reins and swiftly employ her woodland knowledge to lead her class back to safety? Haddish’s picture book is loosely adapted from her autobiographical essay collection, The Last Black Unicorn. Layla, the Last Black Unicorn is a hilariously heartwarming picture book about self-acceptance, self-esteem, and standing up for standing out by New York Times. ![]() Defeated, Layla refuses to return to school, but Trevin rallies her spirits and inspires her resilience. On her first day at Unicornia, Layla is mocked by the perfectly groomed, brightly colored unicorns for her “woodsy” ways. ![]() Trevin, a black troll and Layla’s cheerful caregiver since she was a foal, assures Layla that she’s ready. PreS-Gr 2–Layla, a spirited black unicorn from the Overlook Woods, is nervous about starting school. ![]()
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