Uni the unicorn

Okay, our friends, so today we are going to be reading you a story that is all about

believing because sometimes we need a reminder and we need the encouragement to don't stop

believing, to stay on track, to believe in our whole tight to your belief.

And so today we will be reading a story about something that you may choose to believe

in. And it is a unicorn. That's right. Today's story is called Yumi, the unicorn. It's

a story about believing it was written by Amy Krause-Rosenthrol and we have read several

of her books before we love her. It's illustrated by Bridget Berger and it's read today by

Mommy. And yes. Steve's love. Okay, so you're Steve from Minecraft? Nice. We love that.

Minecraft is local. Nice. So Mommy and Steve, but before we read today's story, we must

give our patron shout out, which is going over to Mia Jane today. Her dad Zachary shot

us a little message and said, Hey, you know, Mia Jane loves listening to your stories and

she is a big fan of you know what, she actually likes Minecraft. So it's been really excited

that you're Steve today. And she is a big fan of unicorns too, which makes me even more

excited to do today's story. So Mia Jane, we hope you enjoy today's story and without

any further ado on With The Story. Here we go. In almost every way, Yumi was like all other

unicorns. Magnificent name, although Yumi was extra magnificent. Golden loves, although

Yumi's were extra golden, sparkling purple eyes, although Yumi's were extra sparkling.

And like other unicorns, Yumi had a special swirly horn with the power to heal and mend.

And we can see that magical unicorn horn. And by the way, in case you're curious, Yumi

is a white unicorn with purple hair. And like other unicorns, Yumi could make wishes come

true. Oh my goodness. I am so excited about that. I would love to have Yumi be my friend,

isn't you? But there was one thing that definitely set Yumi apart. Yumi believed that

little girls were real. And in the picture, we can see Yumi. Yumi has a book that has a picture

of a little girl in it. Yumi's friends laughed and said, ha, ha, silly Yumi. Everyone knows

there's no such thing as little girls. They're just make believe. At home, Yumi's parents

just brushed it off with knowing smiles. But Yumi was certain, absolutely certain that

little girls were real. They are. No matter what anyone else said. Yumi knew that somewhere

far away, but not that far away. There was a little girl waiting a strong, smart, wonderful,

magical little girl. And she would be the best friend a unicorn could ever ask for. Yumi

imagined all the things they would do together. They would run fast through the meadows and

they would spin and twirl in the sunlight and they would explore and help the forest creatures

in need. And other times they would just sit quietly and talk about important things. And

of course, of course, of course, they would slide down rainbows together. Yumi fell asleep

that night and had enchanted dreams. What Yumi did not yet know, but would discover

soon enough, was that somewhere far away, but not that far away, there was indeed a real little

girl. And even though her friend said, Unicorns are just make believe. And despite her parents knowing

smiles, this little girl was certain, absolutely certain that there was a unicorn, a strong, smart,

wonderful, magical unicorn just waiting to be her friend. And guess who that unicorn was?

We can see him together. In the last picture of the book, the little girl and Yumi are together.

They are cuddled. They're happy. There is a unicorn and a little girl in the same picture,

and there is a rainbow over them under some magical trees and beautiful flowers.

So all I'm saying is, if you're certain about something, you know, you would just keep

I'm leaving it. Don't stop believing. And that, my dear friends, is, say it with me.

The end. The end. You can join us for another story tomorrow. Yeah.