by Diana Cooper
Tara picked up the little ball of fluff. “You’re safe with me, Ash-ting,” she whispered into his soft fur. “And you should be here. Today would not have happened without you.” Ash-ting purred.
Then Rocky and Mr. Jones, wearing safety helmets, climbed into the cab of the digger and scooped out the first shovelful of soil for the swimming pool. Everyone erupted into huge cheers, and Rocky gave a special wave to Tara.
“Look up,” whispered Ash-ting to Tara. There, above them, she saw the unicorn, with dozens of fairies and other elementals on his back. The unicorn sprayed a shower of golden stars over the whole crowd and sent down several balls of pure white light.
Tara grinned from ear to ear. She knew no one else could see them, but when she looked around she knew they could all sense something… for everyone was smiling, too.
Discussion points and exercises for adults and children
What are unicorns? And how can they help people, especially children?
Have you ever been bullied or bullied someone? If so draw your feelings. What do you need to make you feel good about yourself? If not, do you know someone who has been bullied or is a bully? How does this make you feel? Draw your feelings about this. What do they need? Discuss this.
How do you feel about your community? Do people welcome and help each other? What could you do to make a difference? Discuss.
Draw or trace a horse and add a beautiful horn to its forehead to make it into a unicorn. Think about unicorns as you do this, and ask them to help you. Also ask how you can help them.
Use your imagination. Close your eyes and imagine a unicorn is coming to you. It is pouring light from its horn over you. Stroke it, and let your guardian angel lift you onto its back. Know that you are totally safe as you fly with your unicorn over the area where you live. Notice what you see and how you feel. When you come back, thank the unicorn for taking you on this journey.
Think of something that would help your family, your school, your community or yourself. Then draw it.
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