Uni and the Magic Paintbrush

Amy Krouse Rosenthal ∙ Illustrated by Brigette Barrager

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Published on Feb 17, 2026 | 32 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

Uni the Unicorn’s best friend is painting a mural and she needs help! This Step 2 Reader about believing in yourself and the power of friendship will resonate with kids who are learning to read.

The little girl and her friends are painting a mural next to the new public garden! It is going to be beautiful but the 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? 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
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and more!

ISBN 9780593901953 (Paperback)
Published on Feb 17, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 440L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

ISBN 9780593901977 (Ebook)
Published on Feb 17, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 440L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

ISBN 9798217349975 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Feb 17, 2026
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 440L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

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.

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.