¿Un unicornio en una granja?

K-Gr 3—On a farm in the mountains, the animals are falling over themselves trying to guess the identity/species of a new arrival. For some undisclosed reason, the animals are certain that regardless of what it is, it will be "blanco como la nieve"—white as snow. Then, based on a glimpse of the creature's white tail, they all assume that they've been graced with a unicorn. When Henry, the ordinary, white-maned, brown horse, becomes aware of the other animals' expectations (Farmer Smith has hidden him away in a bolted stable), he gets depressed. Henry fakes an illness so he doesn't have to meet and disappoint everyone. The animals, as a result, decide that he must be a snob—until the farmer has an accident. Farmer Smith's leg is trapped under a tree that he's chopped down, and none of the barnyard critters can move it. In spite of the stable door remaining bolted, Henry shows up and rescues the farmer. The animals agree that while not a unicorn, Henry the horse is, indeed, a marvelous creature. This story, which has been translated into European Spanish from Slovenian, plods along in a disjointed fashion. Although the book addresses the folly of judging someone on preconceived notions, it doesn't acknowledge the importance of apologizing. Perko's illustrations save the day; they are colorful and lighthearted. On each page, mice or meandering insects add interest to the charming scenes. The detailed facial expressions successfully convey the personalities of each animal character.