One-horned dream team

Zoonicorns are small, whimsical, plush amalgams of zebras and unicorns (with troll hair for manes) that are a perfectly portable size (6-inches by 6-inches) — just right for a small child to bring on vacation. Little hands will love clutching their 3-D Zoonicorns while they play with the new, interactive Zoonicorn app “Ene’s Matching Game”; read the digital picture books “To Catch a Fish” and “The Tag Along” on Zoonicorn.com; or read Mark Lubratt’s “Buffy Meets the Zoonicorns” hardcover book, about a restless bison in a zoo who learns to manage her emotions while dreaming of her herdful of friends, the Zoonicorns.

Available in four colors, the Zoonicorns include peaceful Promithea (white with purple stripes), carefree Aliel has pink stripes, cheerful Ene has green stripes, and brave Valeo has blue stripes. The stories and app entertain while helping children acknowledge and understand their emotions and improve their relationships with friends and siblings. These mythical creatures inspire kids to navigate real world challenges.

Zoonicorn plush, $13.95, “Buffy Meets the Zoonicorns” book by Mark Lubratt, $16.95, www.amazon.com.