Kevin the Unicorn: It's Not All Rainbows

A unicorn expected to be glamorous and glittery wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and spends the whole day trying to force a smile as everything keeps going wrong.

For the kid who feels like they have to be cheerful even when their whole day is falling apart, Kevin's rough morning will feel instantly familiar.

• Big idea: It's okay to not be okay — feelings don't have to be perfect, glittery, or rainbow-colored to be real.
• Vibes: Silly, relatable, and full of exaggerated bad-day energy with a warm, honest heart underneath.

• enjoy funny animal and creature stories
• are working on naming and expressing big feelings
• respond well to stories that admit things can go wrong
• like to laugh at exaggerated bad-day mishaps

• Story & problem-solving: What are some of the things that went wrong for Kevin on his bad day?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Kevin felt when he couldn't tame his wild mane, even with his special spray?
• Real-life connection: Can you remember a day when everything seemed to go wrong for you, like it did for Kevin?
• Big idea: Why do you think Kevin tried so hard to keep smiling, even when he felt upset?
• Imagination: If you were having a day like Kevin's, what would help you feel better?