Close Modal

Uni and the Perfect Present (Uni the Unicorn)

Illustrated by Brigette Barrager
Look inside
Paperback
$5.99 US
6"W x 9"H x 0.11"D   | 3 oz | 96 per carton
On sale Sep 21, 2021 | 32 Pages | 978-0-593-37772-7
Age 4-6 years | Preschool - 1
Reading Level: Lexile 450L | Fountas & Pinnell K
Uni the Unicorn for early readers! Another exciting Uni adventure that children will love in the Step into Reading series!

Uni is generous, and wants to give Silkie a special present for his birthday. But Uni doesn't have anything! So Uni asks different animals what they think the perfect present is. Uni gives Silkie many gifts on their special day together but there is one that is the most special.

Uni the unicorn is a charming and relatable character! Fans of the picture books, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn and friends on a new adventure of learning about disappointment and gratitude. Look for all the Uni readers:
Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake
Uni the Unicorn Goes to School
Uni's First Sleepover

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.
© Jim Darling
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. View titles by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
© Janine Ker
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. View titles by Brigette Barrager

About

Uni the Unicorn for early readers! Another exciting Uni adventure that children will love in the Step into Reading series!

Uni is generous, and wants to give Silkie a special present for his birthday. But Uni doesn't have anything! So Uni asks different animals what they think the perfect present is. Uni gives Silkie many gifts on their special day together but there is one that is the most special.

Uni the unicorn is a charming and relatable character! Fans of the picture books, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn and friends on a new adventure of learning about disappointment and gratitude. Look for all the Uni readers:
Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake
Uni the Unicorn Goes to School
Uni's First Sleepover

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.

Author

© Jim Darling
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. View titles by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
© Janine Ker
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. View titles by Brigette Barrager