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Uni and the Magic Paintbrush
  • Published: 18 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593901953
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $12.99

Uni and the Magic Paintbrush

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Uni the Unicorn's best friend is painting a mural and she needs help! This Step 2 about believing in yourself and the power of friendship will resonate will young readers. Perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new ones with help.

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
Uni's Wish for Wings
Uni Bakes a Cake
and more!
  • Published: 18 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593901953
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $12.99
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About the author

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.
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Also by Brigette Barrager

Whooo Is Still Awake?
Uni and the Dolphin
Uni's First Recital
Uni and the 100 Treasures
Harmony & Echo
Uni Joins the Team (Uni the Unicorn)
Uni the Unicorn: Tooth Fairy Helper
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Praise for Uni and the Magic Paintbrush

Regarding UNI'S FIRST RECITAL, School Library Journal says, "A highly relatable and entertaining tale," and "...new and emerging readers will engage with the repeated sight words and well-paced new vocabulary."

"Step into Reading has a great variety of subjects and they're true to their level--something parents really appreciate!" --Hannah Schwartz, owner, Children's Book World, Haverford, Pennsylvania