🌟 Where magic, friendship, and family treasures come to life!✨

Our Magical Treasures

Turn your loved ones photo into a one-of-a-kind Yumi’s Universe illustration. 

Meet the Friends
of Yumi’s Universe

  • Yumi

    Curious, kind-hearted girl from Japan. Loves tea ceremonies & stargazing. 🌸

  • Jay

    Guitar-playing globe-trotter from Hawaii. Peaceful guide & inventor. 🎸

  • Zuri

    Graceful giraffe from Africa. Teaches inner beauty & mindfulness. 🦒

  • Ravi

    Gentle elephant from India. Promotes respect & courage. 🐘

  • Seren

    Calm panda from China. Radiates tranquility & joy. 🐼

  • Holly

    Joyful koala from Australia. Spreads harmony & laughter. 🐨

  • Oba-chan

    Wise grandmother of Yumi. Guides with stories & tea ceremonies. 🍵
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Inspire Peace & Imagination

Our Mission

Yumi’s Universe was born from the imagination of Tess Cacciatore, an award-winning writer, director and global peace advocate. After decades of empowering youth across continents, Tess envisioned a world where children could learn values of harmony, respect, purity and tranquility (the four corners of the formal Japanese Tea Ceremony - Wa Kei Se Waku) in a fun, magical way. 

Alongside a team of world-class creators, musicians, animators and global advisors, Yumi’s Universe blossomed into a powerful movement — one that connects families through art, culture and compassion. Joel Christopher Payne joined the YUMI team from the start, as the leading illustrator and animator.  

Today, children everywhere join Yumi and her friends as they travel the world, explore ancient wisdom and learn lessons that nurture the heart. 

Learn More About Us

Stories, Songs & Adventures

Explore books, music, and animated adventures that inspire children to grow into peaceful leaders.

Books

Books

Illustrated stories promoting global cultures & friendship.

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Music

Music

Original songs like “Chasing the Sun” & “Mother Nature.” 🎶

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Videos

Videos

Enchanting animations featuring Yumi & friends.

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Creating Joy, One Family at a Time

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5.0 out of 5 stars , A must have for your library!

What a beautiful story of love, compassion and peace for children! AND adults too! The characters are adorable and the message sooo needed now!! Highly recommend this book!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2025

PENELOPE

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5.0 out of 5 stars , Peaceful

A wonderful and entertaining story!

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2025

MIKE

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5.0 out of 5 stars,  Great author

Fantastic Story, Great Art, and

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2025

RANXEROKS

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5.0 out of 5 stars , Sweet story!

A sweet story with a beautiful message.

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2025

STEVE

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5.0 out of 5 stars,   Wonderful book 

Wonderful book’ my grand daughters loves it. I look forward to the next one in the series.

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2025

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