Pooki & Co

How many cute animal stuffed toys can we endure? I don't know about you, but my kid has a room full of them - dogs, bunnies, pandas, birds, frogs. They're cute and all, but if you're looking for some unusual characters to surprise and amuse your kids, check out Pooki and Co. Inspired by the imaginative illustrations of co-founder Marie Joxe-Collins, these creatures are available as fleece toys and adorn bags and backpacks. Characters include Pooki, the one with the bewildered, wandering eyes, and my favorite, Pablo, the mysterious creature (is it a dino? Is it a rhino?) that grows extra legs and a longer snout. I love the idea of letting your kids use their imaginations to play and come up with their own stories about these creatures.