Uni the Unicorn: Easter Bunny Helper
#4 of 11 in Uni The Unicorn Series
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What’s inside...
Stock your Easter basket with this tasty treat, and ride along on a magical adventure to help the Easter Bunny! Are you a Helper like Uni the Unicorn? Celebrate spring with Uni and the Easter Bunny! The little girl is so excited for the Easter Bunny to visit and especially for the great Easter egg hunt. But, uh oh! The colorful Easter eggs are missing! Uni the Unicorn is happy to help. They check the trees and flowers and the garden, but still no eggs! It just might take a little Uni magic... This new line of Helper picture books, based on the New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn also includes Reindeer Helper and Tooth Fairy Helper, and Mermaid Helper is coming soon! Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn.
Discussion points
How do you think Uni felt when helping the Easter Bunny? Can you relate to those feelings?
What are some ways Uni showed kindness in the story?
If you were in Uni's place, what would you do differently to help the Easter Bunny?
What did you learn about the importance of helping others from this story?
How do you think the story would change if you were one of Uni's friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, emphasize the feelings of the characters and relate them to real-life scenarios your child might encounter.
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking what they would do in similar situations as Uni.
Focus on the moral lessons about kindness and teamwork, discussing how these values can be applied in your child's daily life.
Use expressive reading techniques, changing your voice for different characters, to make the storytelling more interactive and engaging.
After reading, consider doing a themed activity, like drawing a scene from the book or creating Easter crafts, to reinforce the themes discussed.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Helping Others
Explanation: In the story, Uni the Unicorn helps the Easter Bunny prepare for Easter. This demonstrates teamwork and the joy of assisting others in achieving a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or helping out at home, learning the value of cooperation and contribution to community efforts.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: Uni uses unique magical skills to solve problems that arise during the Easter preparations, showcasing inventive thinking and resourcefulness.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively in their daily tasks and challenges, finding new ways to overcome obstacles and innovate solutions.
Example Lesson: Building Confidence
Explanation: Throughout the tasks, Uni gains confidence in her abilities. This is portrayed through her initial hesitation and eventual success in her endeavors.
Real-World Application: Children learn that trying new things, even if they seem challenging at first, can lead to growth in self-esteem and confidence in their own capabilities.
Example Lesson: Value of Patience
Explanation: Uni the Unicorn shows patience in dealing with unexpected challenges, maintaining a calm demeanor and a positive attitude.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of patience in everyday situations, whether waiting for their turn, or dealing with setbacks, thus encouraging them to remain composed and persistent.