Uni the Unicorn: Let's Clean Up the Forest

Join Uni the Unicorn and their best friend as they set out on a magical mission to care for the earth! In this heartwarming story, Uni discovers that the forest is cluttered with litter and needs help. With kindness, teamwork, and a sprinkle of unicorn magic, Uni and a young friend rally the forest creatures to clean up their beautiful home.

Through playful storytelling and bright, colorful illustrations inspired by Brigette Barrager’s beloved art, Uni the Unicorn: Let’s Clean Up the Forest! teaches children the importance of environmental care, teamwork, and responsibility. Along the way, little readers learn that even small hands can make a big difference when it comes to protecting nature.

This charming picture book also includes a make-your-own suncatcher craft, encouraging creativity and hands-on fun after the story ends. Perfect for classrooms, story time, or at-home reading, it’s an inspiring tale that reminds children that helping the earth can be magical too!

1. Bibliographic Information

• Title: Uni the Unicorn: Let’s Clean Up the Forest!
• Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
• Illustrator: Brigette Barrager
• Publisher: Random House Children’s Books (an imprint of Penguin Random House)
• Publication Date: January 3, 2023
• Format / Pages: Paperback, 32 pages.
• ISBN: 978-0593484197
• Suggested Age Range: 3-7 years old.

2. Content Summary & Themes

This charming picture book features Uni the Unicorn in a new adventure where the forest becomes a setting for an important message about caring for the environment.

• In the story, Uni and a little girl discover discarded candy wrappers and litter on the forest floor, and they decide to clean it up together.
• Along the way, children learn about responsibility, environmental stewardship, community effort, and making a difference, all wrapped in a magical, unicorn-themed setting.
• The narrative combines fantasy (unicorn [Uni]) with real-world issues (litter cleanup), making it relatable and meaningful for young readers.
• Additional features include a “make-your-own suncatcher craft” (or similar bonus DIY activity) to engage children beyond the story.