A Canadian Original Series

Curiosity finds a soft place to land.

"A gentle alien explores Earth, learning to navigate big feelings in a world designed for play."

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Series Overview

A Soft Landing for Young Minds

Format

52 Lessons × 3 Variants
(≈5 min each)

Target Preschool 2-4

Status Bible Ready

Genre SEL & Gentle Humor

Each lesson is delivered through three scripted variants — an introduction, a reinforcement example, and a summary with song — designed to reinforce learning across multiple neural pathways.

Miimou is a calm, curious preschool series designed to help children navigate big feelings. Guided by early-learning frameworks, it offers parents trust and children a safe, gentle place to learn.

Concept Art & Visuals

The Cozy Cave

The Fern Forest

Misty Mountains

Origin Ship (Pink)

Origin Ship (Blue)

Character Sheet

Soft Logic

The Cozy Cave

The Fern Forest

Misty Mountains

Origin Ship (Pink)

Origin Ship (Blue)

Character Sheet

Soft Logic

Visual Philosophy

Visual Guardrails

Every visual decision is designed to protect calm attention and make the world feel safe, soft, and premium—without visual noise or overstimulation.

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Emotional Safety First

Composition and pacing are kept gentle so children can track meaning without being overwhelmed.

Low contrast hotspots
Clear focal point per shot
Calm motion; no rapid camera moves

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Soft, Tactile World

Forms feel touchable and warm—imperfect surfaces, rounded silhouettes, and cozy materials.

Rounded geometry (no sharp edges)
Clay/plush surface language
Gentle lighting with soft falloff

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Deliberate Restraint

Simplicity is enforced so the show stays readable, premium, and consistent at scale.

Limited palette per scene
Few props; purpose-driven details
Readable silhouettes at distance

The Opportunity

Why This Sells

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Market Fit

Targets a rising preschool demand—calm, low-stimulus content. Captures the gentle pacing of classic minimalism with the emotional intelligence of modern SEL hits.

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Format-Ready

Modular short episodes ideal for YouTube Kids, streaming preschool blocks, and international localization.

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Expandable IP

Built for songs, shorts, books, toys, and interactive learning extensions from Day 1.

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Production-Smart

Simple environments, repeatable structure, and a scalable animation budget.

What We're Seeking

Partner With Us

Built in collaboration with educators and aligned with early learning frameworks.

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Educators

Research partners to validate SEL curriculum & learning outcomes.

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Broadcasters

Preschool networks (Linear & VOD) for global distribution.

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Funders

Co-production financing to greenlight Pilot phase in 2026.

Let's Talk

The Protagonist

Miimou

The Curious Explorer: A soft, spherical toddler-creature who learns through touch and giggles.

The Want: To touch, hold, and understand everything.
Kid Entry Point: Miimou is "new here" just like them.
Evolution: Learns patience and vocabulary one word at a time.

The Mentor

Bow

The Gentle Guide: Part fairy-godmother, part narrator, Bow asks questions instead of solving problems.

Role: Narration & Emotional regulation.
Dynamics: "Try again, Miimou!" (Supportive, never didactic).
Magic: Can reshape into simple tools (a bridge, a ladder).

The Friend

Leo

The Messy Peer: A muddy exuberant boy who brings energetic, messy peer play and parallel play.

Role: Social Mirror & Parallel Play.
Dynamics: The "Oscar" to Miimou's "Felix".
Contrast: Muddy Boots vs. Shiny Fur.

The World

A Soft, Safe Sanctuary

"A world that reacts to kindness."

The Rules:

Gentle Geometry: No sharp edges. Hills are soft, mossy mounds; trees are ancient, towering giants.
Soft Physics: Falling feels like landing on a deep bed of moss.
The Environment is the Antagonist: Soft doesn't mean easy. A steep mossy hill or a strong wind provides the friction, requiring Miimou to adapt and overcome.
Living World: The environment reacts. Strange glowing flora hums when touched.

Locations: The Cozy Cave (Home/Crash Site), The Fern Forest (Exploration), The Misty Mountains (Adventure).

Episode Springboards

Ep 01: Miimou Meets the World

Goal: Find the hidden ears.

Miimou wakes up clueless. B.O.W. helps her run a system diagnostic. She stomps her feet (check!) but can't find her ears—until a soft breeze reveals them under her fur.

Theme: Self-Identity

Ep 02: The Feeling Cloud

Goal: Help the cloud go away.

A literal raincloud follows Miimou. Is she Sad? No, she's Frustrated! A "Stomp and Shake" dance helps blow the cloud away, revealing the sun.

Theme: Emotional Regulation

Ep 03: A Friend for Miimou

Goal: Say hello—bravely.

Miimou spots a muddy boy (Leo) in the garden. She is shy. A "Brave Breath" gives her the courage to approach him for a "Cat Nuzzle" High-Five.

Theme: Making Friends

+49 Episodes

Goal: Guided growth through all four seasons.

From "Community Helpers" to "Spring Science," the year expands into Math, Arts, and World Culture.

Theme: Holistic Development

Full Series Bible

Dive into detailed synopses for all 52 episodes.

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Educational Curriculum

Learning Naturally Emerges

Curriculum acts as the invisible scaffolding, ensuring fun remains the focus.

Digital Strategy: Interactive Storybook App & YouTube Shorts extension to deepen engagement.

Montessori

Tactile, self-directed learning materials.

Waldorf

Imagination, rhythm, and storytelling.

Reggio Emilia

Child-led inquiry & "The Hundred Languages".

Bank Street

Social studies & community connection.

HighScope

"Plan-Do-Review" for executive function.

Educational approaches referenced for inspiration; no formal affiliation implied.

Production Strategy

Smart Structure

We maximize both learning retention and production budget by exploring one core topic across three distinct 5-minute variants.

Variant A: The Lesson

Setup & Discovery

Ep 02 Example: Miimou feels a "storm" inside. B.O.W. identifies it as Frustration and teaches the "Stomp & Shake" method to clear the cloud.

Core Asset Creation

Variant B: The Twist

New Context, Same Tool

Ep 02 Example: Leo arrives with a muddy problem. The "Stomp & Shake" doesn't work for mud, but Miimou adapts the feeling lesson to help Leo calm down.

~70% Asset Reuse

Variant C: The Song

Musical Reinforcement

Ep 02 Example: A high-energy music video recap. "Stomp, Stomp, Shake it out!" The lyrics cement the emotional tool in memory.

~80% Asset Reuse

52-Episode Roadmap

Year-At-A-Glance

A structured 52-week curriculum journeying through the seasons of a preschooler's life.

Q1

Month 1: Self & Community

Ep 1: This Is Me
Ep 2: My Feelings
Ep 3: Making Friends
Ep 4: Our Classroom

Q1

Month 2: Nature (Autumn)

Ep 5: Leaves & Trees
Ep 6: Weather (Wind/Rain)
Ep 7: Harvest & Farm
Ep 8: Animals in Fall

Q1

Month 3: Helpers

Ep 9: My Neighborhood
Ep 10: Cooks & Farmers
Ep 11: Fire & Safety
Ep 12: Transportation

Q2

Month 4: Celebrations

Ep 13: Festival of Lights
Ep 14: Giving & Sharing
Ep 15: Music & Dance
Ep 16: New Year/Hope

Q2

Month 5: Stories

Ep 17: Fairy Tales
Ep 18: Storytelling
Ep 19: Letters & Sounds
Ep 20: Writing Messages

Q2

Month 6: Spring Science

Ep 21: Pets & Care
Ep 22: Farm Animals
Ep 23: Insects & Garden
Ep 24: Planting

Q3

Month 7: Math & Build

Ep 25: Shapes
Ep 26: Big & Small
Ep 27: Counting
Ep 28: Simple Machines

Q3

Month 8: Art & Create

Ep 29: Colors & Paint
Ep 30: Music Instruments
Ep 31: Drama & Dress-Up
Ep 32: Crafting

Q3

Month 9: Reflection

Ep 33: Favorite Memories
Ep 34: Skills Review
Ep 35: Moving On
Ep 36: Celebrations

Q4

Month 10: Outdoors

Ep 37: Camping
Ep 38: Sports & Team
Ep 39: Wheels (Bikes)
Ep 40: Nature Detectives

Q4

Month 11: Water World

Ep 41: Water Properties
Ep 42: Ocean Animals
Ep 43: Sand & Shells
Ep 44: Summer Safety

Q4

Month 12: Hobbies

Ep 45: My Hobbies
Ep 46: Creative Arts
Ep 47: School Prep
Ep 48: Summer Party

Merchandising

Toyetic by Design

Miimou's simple shapes and soft textures are perfectly suited for physical products. From plushies that demand to be hugged to bath toys that make a splash, the merchandise potential is built-in.

Premium Plush

Eco-Packaging

Apparel

Bath Toys

Premium Plush

Eco-Packaging

Apparel

Bath Toys

Production & Business

Scalable & Strategic

Format: 156 x 5 min (52 Topics x 3 Variants)
Target: Preschool (Age 2-4)
Educational Oversight: Curriculum developed in consultation with certified educational professionals to ensure age-appropriate learning outcomes.
Real-Time Pipeline: Built on Blender EEVEE with Geometry Nodes for instant fur/hair rendering.
Rapid Turnaround: Utilizing Auto-Rig Pro and iPhone Facial Capture (Face-It) for high-speed animation.
Future-Proof: R&D pipeline exploring procedural tools and video-to-video stylization for massive scalability.

Digital Strategy

Short-form "Play-Along" clips for YouTube Kids to drive awareness. Interactive storybook apps to drive engagement.

The Creator

Daryl Hunter

Animator • Graphic Designer • Video Editor

With over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling, Daryl brings a unique blend of technical precision and creative whimsy to Miimou.

Other active projects demonstrating pipeline capability

Low Poly Kart Game: In-Progress physics racer.
HeroByte: Virtual Table Top (VTT): Alpha stage immersive gaming tool.

"Growing from a gentle show into a global childhood companion."

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