Uni and the Dolphin

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Book cover for Uni and the Dolphin
Book cover for Uni and the Dolphin
Book cover for Uni and the Dolphin
Book cover for Uni and the Dolphin

Uni and the Dolphin

Uni and the Dolphin

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

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Description

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!

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.

Critical Reviews

"This early reader is well-suited for newly independent readers, especially those who are already fans of Uni the ­Unicorn.... Bright pictures and familiar characters will appeal to those who enjoy a story about magical creatures and helping the environment." --School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Pub date: 2025-05-13
Length: 32 pages

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