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"Uni is generous, and plans to give Silkie a special present for his birthday"--
About the author
AMY KROUSE ROSENTHAL was born in 1965 and graduated from Tufts University. A prolific writer, speaker, filmmaker, and radio show host, she also contributed to TED Talks and wrote numerous adult and children's books, including picture books about Uni the Unicorn. She announced on March 3, 2017, that she was terminally ill with cancer. She lived in Chicago with her husband and children. 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.
BRIGETTE BARRAGER graduated from CalArts with a BFA in character animation in 2007. She likes tea and books and general old lady-ish stuff, and hates when people's toes hang over the edge of their sandals. Visit her at brigetteb.blogspot.com.
Summary
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.
