A review by robotswithpersonality
The Unicorn in the Barn by Jacqueline K. Ogburn

A warm hug of a book. The magic and sweetness of fantastical creatures and animal lovers contrasted with the harder realities of confronting  mortality, and learning to respect the autonomy of wild animals. 
Might have originally picked it up because I love Rebecca Green's illustrations, but I'm just as enamoured by Jacqueline K Ogburn's cozy, touching story.