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Mimi Magnet

Chunky red horseshoe magnet with cream tips, face on curved arch, denim-blue mittens.

TeachesRespecting a no

EpisodeNo to the Blanket Den

PersonalityA sociable organizer who respects another person’s choice without treating it as rejection.

Catchphrase“A no can stay a no!”

Read the script All new friends

The script.

Mimi’s invitation gets a no, and they choose another activity without sulking at the friend.

0–6s

Mimi: Want to build a blanket den? We have cushions, twinkly lights, and a spoon with very strong opinions.

Mimi invites a comfortable bunny helper to join a blanket-den project.

6–14s

Mimi: You want to keep playing your game. Okay. I feel disappointed, but I will not keep asking.

The helper gives a polite no and stays with their own game. Mimi listens.

14–24s

Mimi: I can build over here. The spoon can supervise. Honestly, its design ideas are mostly about soup.

Mimi calmly continues building the den nearby, with the spoon resting on its roof.

24–31s

Mimi: A no can stay a no!

Mimi nods politely to the spoon and enjoys the den.

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Mimi Magnet. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

respecting not nowNot Now LetterMimi wants to ask Evie about her sealed letter, but Evie says not now, and Mimi lets it be.With Mimi Magnet, Evie Envelope · tap for the script

0-6s Hallway. Evie hugs a sealed letter. Mimi zooms up.
Mimi Magnet: What is in your letter? Tell me!
6-16s Evie steps back.
Evie Envelope: I do not want to talk about it now. / Mimi Magnet: Oh. Okay.
16-25s Mimi switches topics.
Mimi Magnet: Want to play magnet tag instead? / Evie Envelope: Yes!
25-30s Mimi runs and sticks to a metal fence, completely stuck. Evie laughs.
Evie Envelope: Tag! / Mimi Magnet: A no can stay a no!

“A no can stay a no!”

respecting a no to joiningJust WatchingMimi invites Tessa to play and Tessa says no, she wants to watch, and Mimi is okay with that.With Mimi Magnet, Tessa Teabag · tap for the script

0-6s Sandbox. Mimi builds a castle. Tessa sits on the edge.
Mimi Magnet: Want to build a castle with me?
6-16s Tessa shakes her head.
Tessa Teabag: No, thank you. I like watching. / Mimi Magnet: Okay! Watch away!
16-25s Mimi keeps building. Tessa watches happily.
Tessa Teabag: Maybe add a tall tower? / Mimi Magnet: Great idea, Tessa!
25-30s Mimi's magnet pulls a toy shovel off the shelf. It sticks perfectly on top of the tower.
Mimi Magnet: A shovel flag! A no can stay a no!

“A no can stay a no!”

respecting a changed answerYes Turns to NoSpinny says yes too fast to a game, then changes to no, and Mimi accepts the new answer.With Mimi Magnet, Spinny Pinwheel · tap for the script

0-6s Yard. Mimi waves.
Mimi Magnet: Want to play spinning tag? / Spinny Pinwheel: Yes! Wait, no.
6-16s Spinny stops spinning.
Spinny Pinwheel: I am dizzy. I changed my mind. / Mimi Magnet: Okay.
16-25s Mimi sits next to her.
Mimi Magnet: A no can stay a no. / Spinny Pinwheel: Thanks for listening.
25-30s A breeze spins Spinny slowly anyway. They watch her colors swirl. Mimi gets dizzy.
Mimi Magnet: Whoa! A no can stay a no!

“A no can stay a no!”

respecting a no to a hugA Wave Is FineMimi wants to hug Suri goodbye, Suri says no thanks, and they find a wave goodbye.With Mimi Magnet, Suri Starfish · tap for the script

0-6s Pickup time. Mimi opens her arms wide.
Mimi Magnet: Bye-bye, Suri! Bye-bye hug?
6-16s Suri steps back.
Suri Starfish: No hug, thanks, Mimi. / Mimi Magnet: Okay! A no can stay a no.
16-25s Suri waves with all five arms.
Suri Starfish: How about a starfish wave? / Mimi Magnet: Yes! A magnet wave!
25-30s Mimi waves so hard her magnet pulls a paper clip that sticks to her nose. Suri giggles.
Mimi Magnet: Ha, nose clip! A no can stay a no!

“A no can stay a no!”

respecting a no thanksNo Snack SwapMimi offers Lenny her snack, Lenny says no thanks, and Mimi does not push.With Mimi Magnet, Lenny Lemonwedge · tap for the script

0-6s Snack table. Mimi holds out her pretzel.
Mimi Magnet: Want a bite? It is yummy!
6-16s Lenny shakes his head.
Lenny Lemonwedge: No, thank you. / Mimi Magnet: Are you sure? Just one?
16-25s Mimi stops and nods.
Mimi Magnet: Oops. A no is a no. More for me. / Lenny Lemonwedge: Thanks.
25-30s Mimi bites. Lenny squeezes a tiny lemon drop on his own cracker. Both make sour faces.
Lenny Lemonwedge: Zing! / Mimi Magnet: A no can stay a no!

“A no can stay a no!”

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