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Books with author Amy Krouse Rosenthal

  • Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Brigette Barrager

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 29, 2017)
    Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to bring us a sparkly, magical sequel to Uni the Unicorn! The Land of Unicorns is in trouble -- it has been raining and raining for what seems like forever. This is a big problem because there are only three ways that unicorns can get their magic: from the golden sun, from magnificent rainbows, and from the sparkle of believing. Luckily, Uni the Unicorn has always always always believed...that little girls are REAL. Join this very special unicorn and the little girl who believes right back as they finally meet and work together to save a magical land and all who live there! Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to revive this world glowing with possibility and hope that is the stuff of childhood fantasies.
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  • A Little Books Boxed Set Featuring Little Pea Little Hoot Little Oink:

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Jen Corace

    Board book (Chronicle Books, Oct. 7, 2009)
    "This is a set of books that belongs on every infant and preschool-aged child's bookshelf. This would also make a wonderful baby shower gift." —San Francisco Book ReviewThree adorable characters in three adorable board books: These clever twists on dinnertime, bedtime, and clean-up time will delight all the little mess-makers, picky eaters, and night owls in your life. In a hilarious and ironic take on classic parent predicaments, kids and adult alike will enjoy the amusing storylines and relatable dilemmas.• This box set includes three bestselling board books: Little Pea, Little Owl, and Little Oink• Featuring sweet story lines with beautifully simplistic illustrations, they will quickly become a family favoriteReaders familiar with Duck! Rabbit!, I Wish You More, and Wumbers will also enjoy A Little Books Box Set.Bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal was a Chicago-based writer. She is the author of all three books included here, as well as several other children's and adult trade books. Jen Corace graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration. A New Jersey native, she now lives in Providence, Rhode Island.Makes an excellent addition to any children's book collection.
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  • Uni the Unicorn

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Brigette Barrager

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 26, 2014)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Amy Krouse Rosenthal's New York Times bestselling story of friendship, unicorns, and the power of believing! Uni is just like all the other unicorns . . . except for one thing: she believes that little girls are REAL. This magical story by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (author of I Wish You More) illuminates Uni’s not-so-fantastical dream and celebrates the sparkle of believing.Uni the unicorn is told there’s no such thing as little girls! But 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 away), a real little girl believes there is a unicorn waiting for her, too. This magical story of friendship reminds believers and nonbelievers alike that sometimes wishes really can come true.
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  • Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Brigette Barrager

    Board book (Random House Books for Young Readers, June 4, 2019)
    Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to bring us a sparkly, magical sequel to Uni the Unicorn!The land of unicorns is in trouble--it has been raining and raining for what seems like forever. This is a big problem because there are only three ways that unicorns can get their magic: from the golden sun, from magnificent rainbows, and from the sparkle of believing. Luckily, Uni the unicorn has always always always believed...that little girls are REAL. Join this very special unicorn and the little girl who believes right back as they finally meet and work together to save a magical land and all who live there!Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to revive this world, glowing with possibility and hope, that is the stuff of childhood fantasies.
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  • Plant a Kiss Board Book

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Peter H. Reynolds

    Board book (HarperFestival, Dec. 22, 2015)
    From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, 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. This board book edition has sturdy pages and is a good fit for small hands.
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  • Uni Goes to School

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal

    eBook (Random House Books for Young Readers, June 23, 2020)
    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.
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  • Little Pea

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Jen Corace

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Feb. 17, 2005)
    "Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace strike beautiful balance between story and art in Little Pea." — The New York TimesA sweet and amusing story to which little picky eaters can relate: If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do? A delightful twist on a classic parent predicament, children will enjoy the unique tale and find themselves relating with Little Peamore than expected.• An entertaining story about meal times with charming text that families can enjoy together• Features simple, yet impactful illustrations that are engaging and help readers connect to the story• Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a Chicago-based writer and Mama Pea. She is the author of Encyclopedia of Our Ordinary Life. This is her first children's book"Picky eaters will enjoy the subtle humor of this topsy-turvy tale." — School Library JournalFans of Little Oink, Little Hoot, and Duck! Rabbit! will enjoy the sweet musings of Little Pea and his loving family adventures.• Great family read-aloud book • Books for kids ages 2-4• Books for preschool and up
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  • Little Miss, Big Sis Board Book

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Peter H. Reynolds

    Board book (HarperFestival, March 31, 2020)
    From the beloved New York Times bestselling team Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds, this is the perfect book for children expecting a new sibling.Now available in board book!The big news is this: Little Miss becomes a big sis! Little Miss learns the wonders of becoming a big sister as she and her family celebrate the momentous arrival of a new baby. From Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds, the creators of Plant a Kiss, comes a charming story about Little Miss, who is about to become a big sis. A perfect gift for any child becoming a big brother or sister and any expecting families!
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  • Yes Day!

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Tom Lichtenheld

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, May 5, 2009)
    From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, a funny look at the one day of the year that can compete with Christmas for children's affection: YES DAY!No matter how silly the request, there is one day a year when kids always receive a positive response: Can I have pizza for breakfast? YES! Can we have a food fight? YES! Can I stay up really late? YES!Amy Krouse Rosenthal's simple text coupled with Tom Lichtenheld's delightful illustrations will send kids on a journey into their wildest wishes. With humor and appreciation for life's little pleasures, Yes Day! captures the excitement of being a kid.Jennifer Garner uses Yes Day! as inspiration for an annual magical day of all things YES with her children. She was a little worn out after 24 hours of pure YES in 2017, but she still praised Yes Day! as "a fantastic children's book."
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  • Uni Bakes a Cake

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Brigette Barrager

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2020)
    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.
  • The OK Book

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Tom Lichtenheld

    eBook (HarperCollins, Dec. 7, 2010)
    From the team that created the bestselling I Wish You More, this is a motivational picture book for exceptionally OK children!In this clever and visual play on words, OK is turned sideways, upside down, and right side up to show that being OK can really be quite great.With spare yet comforting illustrations and text, bestselling duo Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld celebrate the real skills and talents children possess, encouraging and empowering them to discover their own individual strengths and personalities.Whether OK personifies an OK skipper, an OK climber, an OK lightning bug catcher, or an OK whatever there is to experience, OK is an OK place to be. And being OK just may lead to the discovery of what makes one great.
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  • Straw

    Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Feb. 4, 2020)
    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
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