New Releases by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Uni the Unicorn and the little girl are having an amazing beach adventure with some new ocean friends! This Step 2 is perfect for beginner readers who can recognize familiar words and are working on sounding out new ones. Uni and little girl love wading in the water at the beach, but the little girl is too afraid to swim. Good thing there are paddleboards, life vests, and some friendly dolphins to help them enjoy the sea! But they are distressed to discover trash on the beach and in the sea where their friends are swimming. They must help! Uni fans new and old will be excited to join this big-hearted unicorn and little girl on a new adventure with some new and exciting aquatic creatures! 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 Uni Step into Reading stories, including: Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake Uni the Unicorn Goes to School Uni''s First Sleepover and more!

Fans of the uplifting Uni the Unicorn book series will love this story about not giving up! This relatable Step 2 Reader shares the familiar anxieties of performing in front of a crowd! Perfect for beginner readers who can recognize familiar words and are working on sounding out new ones. It is almost time for Uni''s first dance recital! Uni has practiced but is still worried about forgetting the routine. How will Uni tell left from right and remember the steps when performing on stage? Uni fans new and old will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn on a new adventure that shares the power of hard work and practice—plus a little help from mom and unicorn magic—to feel confident! 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 Uni Step into Reading stories, including: Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake Uni the Unicorn Goes to School Uni''s First Sleepover and more!

Ride along on a magical adventure to help a mermaid! Are you a Helper like Uni the Unicorn? Uni and the little girl are taking a walk on the beach when they meet a mermaid! The little girl has all sorts of questions, but first, the mermaid needs some help! She wants to know all about the world above the water. Join Uni and the little girl as they help their new mermaid friend go on a grand adventure over hillsides, through magical forests, and even to the Real World! This new line of Helper picture books, based on the New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn also includes Reindeer Helper, Tooth Fairy Helper, and Easter Bunny Helper! Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn.

New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn believes in the power of luck—and friendship! A perfect pick for St. Patrick''s Day or any day your little one needs a little good luck. Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn! A four leaf clover! A ladybug! A rainbow! The unicorns are seeing good luck charms everwhere, and that means the day must be full of good luck. But what''s at the end of a rainbow? Uni and the little girl are curious and excited to go on an adventure with their friends to find out! These Uni the Unicorn paperback storybooks have a strong magical theme and a hopeful message. In Uni''s beautiful world, we see Uni experiencing real-world feelings that kids can identify with and families want to read about.

Stock your Easter basket with this tasty treat, and ride along on a magical adventure to help the Easter Bunny! Are you a Helper like Uni the Unicorn? Celebrate spring with Uni and the Easter Bunny! The little girl is so excited for the Easter Bunny to visit and especially for the great Easter egg hunt. But, uh oh! The colorful Easter eggs are missing! Uni the Unicorn is happy to help. They check the trees and flowers and the garden, but still no eggs! It just might take a little Uni magic… This new line of Helper picture books, based on the New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn also includes Reindeer Helper and Tooth Fairy Helper, and Mermaid Helper is coming soon! Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn.

From the author of the New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More comes a book that promises continuous love in the traditon of the classic The Runaway Bunny. A heartwarming story that will comfort kids with separation anxiety about going back to school! Wherever you are, Wherever you go, Always remember And always know. . . That feeling you always have in your heart? That''s me loving you. Amy Krouse Rosenthal captures parents’ desire to be ever-present in this simple and touching poem offering reassurance of their love. Signs of affection can be found in the natural world around us—from a soft breeze to a shimmering star. Makes the perfect gift for fans of Emily Winfield Martin''s The Wonderful Things You Will Be and those looking for something new to add to their shelves next to the classic The Runaway Bunny. "Combine this with a kissing hand, and children will be ready to set off on their own to explore the world, safe in the knowledge that they are loved." —Kirkus Reviews

Uni the Unicorn for early readers! This exciting Step 2 Reader centers on the treasure of friendship and the 100th day of school! Tomorrow is the little girl''s 100th day of school! Uni''s best friend needs to bring in one hundred special treasures, but she runs out of things to collect. It''s up to Uni the Unicorn to help with the treasure hunt by exploring the wonders of nature all around them--with a touch of sparkly unicorn magic along the way! Fans of the picture books and early readers, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn on a new adventure that teaches friendship is the greatest treasure of all. 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 all the Uni stories, including: Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake Uni the Unicorn Goes to School Uni''s First Sleepover and more!

Uni the Unicorn for early readers! Another exciting Step 2 Reader about teamwork featuring the most popular sport for kids! Uni loves playing sparkle ball and is very good at it! But Goldie and Silky want to play soccer. Uni has never played soccer before. It doesn''t look fun, and there are unicorns Uni doesn''t know. Uni tries but makes mistakes. Uni sees a new friend mess up, too, and encourages him to keep trying and to believe in himself. Trying something new is fun when you work together! 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 caring for another and believing in oneself. Look for all the Uni stories, including: Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake Uni the Unicorn Goes to School Uni''s First Sleepover and more! 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.

New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn learns the importance of cleaning up! Bonus: Includes a special DIY craft kids can make at home. Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the unicorn! Uh-oh! Uni and the little girl find a trail of candy wrappers on the forest floor. These don''t belong here! Ride along as they clean up the mess and teach a valuable lesson about litter at the same time. These new Uni the Unicorn paperback storybooks have a strong magical theme and a hopeful message. In Uni''s beautiful world, we see Uni experiencing real-world feelings that kids can identify with and families want to read about.

Ride along with Uni on a magical adventure to help the Tooth Fairy! Are you a helper like Uni the unicorn? When someone you love gets a wiggly tooth, it may be cause for excitement or anxiety. Ease any fears and bring on the joy with this humorous story focusing on the magic and delight of the Tooth Fairy—and Uni the unicorn, of course! The little girl has a wiggly tooth! Soon the Tooth Fairy will come and give her a prize. But there’s one problem . . . the Tooth Fairy is soooo tired! Luckily, Uni the unicorn is always ready to help. They’ve got a long night ahead, and shhh, they’ll need to be quiet! It just might take a little Uni magic, too. . . . This new line of Helper picture books, based on the New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn also includes Reindeer Helper. Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni.

Ride along with Uni on a magical adventure to help a lost reindeer! Are you a helper like Uni the Unicorn? Celebrate the holiday season with this perfect, glittery gift. Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn! When one of Santa''s reindeer gets lost on the busiest night of the year, it''s up to Uni to use a little unicorn magic and help out. Can Uni find the reindeer in time to save Christmas? Based on the New York Times bestselling Uni the Unicorn, everyone''s favorite unicorn is back in time for the holidays!

Uni the Unicorn for early readers! Another exciting Step 2 adventure for children who can''t get enough of Uni and friends! Watching birds soar through the sky makes Uni want to fly! When Uni befriends a winged horse named Pegasus, it seems like flying might be possible. Uni''s magic unicorn horn is good for helping others but it cannot make wings. Peg coaches Uni''s creative attempts to make a set of wings. And it turns out that Uni can do some things Peg cannot do! 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 caring for another and friendship. Look for all the Uni stories, including Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake; Uni the Unicorn Goes to School; Uni''s First Sleepover and more! 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.

New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn is ready to learn all the ways we say thank you -- in a kid-friendly paperback, complete with tear-out thank you cards! Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn! It''s a beautiful Autumn day in the Land of Unicorns. When Uni finds a tree in the orchard drooping, Uni''s friend Silky uses her magic to help the tree spring to life. Uni wants to say thank you, but isn''t sure how. Sunshine? A song? A little bit of Uni magic? Luckily, Uni knows just who to ask to learn how to say thank you! UNI paperback storybooks have a strong magical theme and a hopeful message (plus a punch-out thank you card, too!) In Uni''s beautiful world, we see Uni experiencing real world feelings that kids can identify with and familes want to read about.

Uni the Unicorn is ready for Halloween -- and kids will find a special treat of sparkly stickers inside, too! Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn! This new line of UNI THE UNICORN paperback storybooks begins with a spooky twist! Uni is planting a pumpkin patch. But, uh oh! Uni''s very first pumpkin gets squished! Uni''s friend Goldie thinks she saw something spooky in the pumpkin patch... What could it be? Uni isn''t scared -- Uni knows just how to be brave and solve the mystery! UNI 8x8''s are storybooks with a strong magical theme and a hopeful message (plus a sticker sheet, too!). We see Uni experiencing real world feelings that familes want to read about and kids can identify with. Look for Uni the Unicorn: How to Say Thank You! coming soon.

From the bestselling creators of Duck! Rabbit!, an exciting tale of self-discovery! A perfect gift for graduation! He stood out here. He stood out there. He tried everything to be more like them. It''s not easy being seen. Especially when you''re NOT like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is YOU. Sometimes we squish ourselves to fit in. We shrink. Twist. Bend. Until -- ! -- a friend shows the way to endless possibilities. In this bold and highly visual book, an emphatic but misplaced exclamation point learns that being different can be very exciting! Period.

Uni the Unicorn for early readers! Another exciting Step 2 Uni adventure that children will love in the Step into Reading series! Uni has a new friend, a butterfly! First, Uni finds its cocoon and cares for it. It''s incredible to watch nature''s magic as the cocoon develops into and emerges as a butterfly. But Uni notices that the butterfly seems sad while other butterflies that are flying free seem really happy. So, it''s time to say goodbye and allow the butterfly the freedom it deserves. That is what true friendship is all about! 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 caring for another and friendship. Look for all the Uni stories, including Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake, Uni the Unicorn Goes to School, Uni''s First Sleepover and more! 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.

Uni the Unicorn, the only unicorn who believes kids are real, slides down a double rainbow to visit friends on earth. Uni the Unicorn visits her best friend in the real world. Now everyone will know that unicorns exist, and that Uni is real after all. But when the little girl introduces Uni to her family and friends, they can''t see the unicorn. Then, with the power of believing and Uni''s magic horn, one little boy begins to see something. And then all the kids begin to believe in magic. And as the real world grows brighter and brighter, all kinds of other magical creatures appear, ending the book with the most dazzling array of imaginary creatures. Paris Rosenthal, the daughter of the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal, wrote this as a tribute to her mom.

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.

Welcome to the magical Land of the Unicorns, where colors magically appear in this board book perfect for little ones! It''s stopped raining in the Land of Unicorns, and Uni is excited to bring back the rainbow! Uni the Unicorn knew what to do. A magical horn was just the thing to make the land brand-new. Poof! Uni tapped a ripe strawberry... red! Young listeners will love learning all the colors of the rainbow with Uni the Unicorn.

The Uni the Unicorn reader series has sold more than half a million copies sold, here''s a new Uni the Unicorn for early readers! This Step 2 Step into Reading book is about Uni bringing back spring after a long, bleak winter. Everyone''s favorite Unicorn is back for Spring has sprung! Join Uni on this all-new adventure in the land of unicorns! Unicorns can fix things with their horns, and Uni needs to bring back the new growing things of spring.Will Uni be able to restore the signs of spring? 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 on an amazing journey. Look for all the Uni stories, including Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake, Uni the Unicorn Goes to School, Uni''s First Sleepover and more! 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.

"Uni is generous, and plans to give Silkie a special present for his birthday"--

The magical story of friendship, unicorns, and the power of believing is now available as a book and toy set! In this clever twist on the age-old belief that there''s no such thing as unicorns, Uni the unicorn is told there''s no such thing as little girls! No matter what the grown-up unicorns say, Uni believes that little girls are real. Somewhere there must be a smart, strong, wonderful, magical little girl waiting to be best friends. In fact, far away (but not too far), a real little girl believes there is a unicorn waiting for her. This refreshing and sweet story of friendship reminds believers and nonbelievers alike that sometimes wishes really can come true. This special edition includes a smaller Paper-over-Board edition of Uni the Unicorn along with a Uni plush toy!

Uni the Unicorn for early readers! This Step 2 Step into Reading book features Uni''s best girl friend and a cake baking contest! Uni slides down the rainbow to see the little girl--the best friend a unicorn could have. It''s baking time! The little girl is worried that her cake won''t be as pretty and tasty as the other children''s. Will Uni use unicorn magic to help? Will the little girl win the blue ribbon--or will she find that winning isn''t everything, and the most important thing is having fun with friends? Find out in this all new Step 2 reader. 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 on an amazing journey. Look for all the Uni stories, including early readers Uni''s First Sleepover, Uni Goes to School, and more! 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.

No racing in the haul-ways! From the late, beloved author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, a look at seven adorable train cars on their first day of school. All aboard the train-car pool! A new lineup of students is off and rolling to Choo-Choo School. After reciting their classroom rules — Work hard, play fair, be kind — it’s time for some math to get the wheels turning. Then everyone’s ready to climb a hill in gym (it’s good to blow off steam), sing songs in music (Flat Car is a bit off-key), and learn the whole alphabet, especially the letter R. In one of Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s last books, lighthearted verse portrays a world where train stations are classrooms, the conductor doubles as the teacher, and Boxcar is happy to hand out tissues to anyone who ah-choo-choos. Bright, energetic illustrations by animation artist Mike Yamada bring the whole clickety crew to rollicking life.

Uni the Unicorn for early readers! This Step 2 Step into Reading book about Uni and friends going to school is great for back-to-school time, or any day of the year! It''s the first day of school! Join Uni on this all-new adventure in the land of unicorns! Unicorns can fix things with their horns, and Uni wants to learn. But learning anything takes time, practice, and belief in yourself. And unicorn magic only works if you''re helping others. At first, Uni doesn''t have a very magical horn. Will Uni be able to fix a nest and help the birds? 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 on an amazing journey. Look for all the Uni stories, including Uni''s First Sleepover and more! 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.

The bestselling author of Encyclopedia an Ordinary Life returns with a literary experience that is unprecedented, unforgettable, and explosively human. Ten years after her beloved, groundbreaking Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, #1 New York Times bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal delivers a book full of her distinct blend of nonlinear narrative, wistful reflections, and insightful wit. It is a mighty, life-affirming work that sheds light on all the ordinary and extraordinary ways we are connected. Like she did with Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, Amy Krouse Rosenthal ingeniously adapts a standard format—a textbook, this time—to explore life’s lessons and experiences into a funny, wise, and poignant work of art. Not exactly a memoir, not just a collection of observations, Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a beautiful exploration into the many ways we are connected on this planet and speaks to the awe, bewilderment, and poignancy of being alive. “…a groundbreaking new twist on the traditional literary experience… Textbook is a delightful collection of interesting scenarios that directly point to life lessons. Rosenthal manages to spotlight grand moments and everyday moments with equal curiosity, proving that it can be both a privilege — and petrifying — to peek into one’s humanity.”—Associated Press “Rosenthal is a marvel… a talented storyteller with an experimental flair for formatting… This engaging, playful, and clever glimpse into one woman’s life offers lots of photographs, graphic illustrations, and diagrams, resulting in a book that will make readers smile as their notions of story delivery expand.” —Booklist

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Dear Girl, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, a simple and timeless celebration of the power of love. Little Miss planted a kiss... One small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than Little Miss could have ever imagined in this epic journey about life, kindness, and giving. Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds team together to share a message of hope and to remind us all of the joys to be gained from being open and unselfish. Plant a Kiss works to spark the imagination of the youngest readers, but it will also resonate with anyone, such as a new graduate, who responds to the power of planting a kiss.

First there was Spoon. Then came Chopsticks. Now the last... Straw! The final entry in a trio of favorite "punny" tales reminds readers to savor life''s little pleasures, from beloved bestselling and award-winning author Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Straw has always had a great thirst for being first, slurping up anything in sight and rushing straight to the finish in every situation. But when his speedy streak gets the best of him, it takes a friend to show Straw how to take his time and drink in the amazing world around him. A companion to Spoon and Chopsticks, this warm and wise story--packed with the clever puns synonymous with this popular series--celebrates the joys of slowing down. Don''t miss these other titles in the Spoon series: Spoon and Chopsticks