inside the world of the #1 new release on Amazon’s Children’s Fairy Tales list, Yumi’s Universe

Famed Disney artist Joel Christopher Payne is transforming children and families into animated characters inside the world of the #1 new release on Amazon’s Children’s Fairy Tales list, Yumi’s Universe.

Parents simply upload a photo to the book’s website, and Joel brings them to life inside the story with a stunning, personalized image. It has quickly become one of the most delightful, magical holiday experiences for families, and we’d be thrilled to provide one for you to showcase in your coverage.

This interactive art experience pairs perfectly with the Yumi’s Universe children’s book, written by number one Amazon best-selling author and filmmaker Tess Cacciatore who is available to interview. The book is already the number one new release in Children’s Fairy Tales on Amazon, and the companion animated short has earned six international festival awards for its uplifting themes of empathy, courage, kindness, and emotional strength.

Together, the custom illustration and book create a meaningful holiday gift that families are calling unforgettable. Kids see themselves as part of a magical world, while parents and grandparents love that Yumi teaches emotional resilience, cultural understanding, and inner confidence through story and art. It is a beautiful alternative to tech toys and a perfect addition to holiday story time, classroom celebrations, or quiet family nights at home.

Tess’s storytelling mission is already being used in classrooms and peace education programs across five continents, helping families connect more deeply through stories that spark empathy and conversation. She would love to share how Yumi is inspiring emotional intelligence in children and why this personalized art experience has become a standout gift this season.

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