Uni and the Magic Paintbrush

Uni and the Magic Paintbrush

About the Book

Uni the Unicorn's best friend is painting a mural and she needs help! This Step 2 about believing in yourself and the power of friendship will resonate will young readers. Perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new ones with help.

The little girl and her friends are painting a mural next to the new public garden! It is going to be beautiful but little girl is not happy with any of her paintings. Can Uni's magic help or will the little girl be able to paint on her own? The kids from Uni Bakes a Cake are back and involved in another activity that readers will love! Uni fans new and old will be excited to join this big-hearted unicorn and the little girl on a new adventure with a sprinkle of magic! 

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Look for these Uni Step into Reading stories, including:
Uni and the Dolphin
Uni's Wish for Wings
Uni's First Sleepover
and more!
Read more
Close

Step into Reading Series

Uni and the Magic Paintbrush
Disney/Pixar Hoppers Step into Reading, Step 2
Disney/Pixar Hoppers Step into Reading, Step 3
Two of a Kind
Ariel Takes the Reins (Disney Princess)
Disney Cats and Dogs Story Collection
Search for the Snowy Wolf (Minecraft)
The Poe Cup Race! (Wednesday)
Among Us Step into Reading #1
Save the Lookout! (PAW Patrol)
View more

About the Author

Amy Krouse Rosenthal
AMY KROUSE ROSENTHAL was born in 1965 and graduated from Tufts University. A prolific writer, speaker, film maker, and radio show host, she also contributed to TED Talks and wrote several adult and children's books. She lived in Chicago with her husband and children for several years, and then announced on March 3, 2017, that she was terminally ill with cancer. Her essay for the Modern Love column in the New York Times, entitled "You May Want to Marry My Husband," went viral online. She died on March 13, 2017.

Artist, designer, and educator, BRIGETTE BARRAGER combined her love of gardens and colors in this exquisite gift book. Brigette also likes tea and books and general old lady-ish stuff, and hates when people's toes hang over the edges of their sandals.
She is the author/illustrator of Vlad the Rad, the illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers Uni the Unicorn and Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, as well as the illustrator of other picture books written by a variety of authors. Her awards and honors include the Christopher Medal for Distinguished Achievement for A Pocket Full of Colors written by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville.
A graduate of the California Institute of the Arts, she is currently a member of the faculty. Brigette lives with her dog, two cats, and husband in southern California. More by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Decorative Carat

About the Author

Brigette Barrager
BRIGETTE BARRAGER is an artist, writer, designer, and illustrator of children’s books, including the bestselling picture book Uni the Unicorn and the Louise Trapeze series. She attended the California Institute of the Arts, where she earned a degree in Character Animation. Visit Brigette at brigetteb.com. More by Brigette Barrager
Decorative Carat

By clicking submit, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and understand that Penguin Random House collects certain categories of personal information for the purposes listed in that policy, discloses, sells, or shares certain personal information and retains personal information in accordance with the policy. You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information anytime.

Random House Publishing Group