Plush Noble Heroes, from Ganz, are plush superhero pets that celebrate positive actions and attitudes. Each pet represents responsibility, bravery, or achievement. Noble Heroes are a way for parents, grandparents, teachers, or coaches to encourage and praise kids. With Nutty Mutts, kids can press each pup three times and Nutty Mutts change the bark. Nutty Mutts feature a graphic mix of bright colors and stripes. Woofles, Bow Wow, and Arf come in 8-, 11-, and 14-inch sizes, and each mutt has a matching soft pillow available.
Gund’s Sleepy Seas Sound & Light Whale lights up while playing soft, soothing sounds. The sounds and lights automatically shut off after five minutes, so little ones of all ages can relax and fall asleep. This 7-inch whale is made of soft and cuddly material and includes three AAA batteries. Gund introduces the newest addition to its Curious George collection, Curious George Teach Me. George is dressed in traditional red overalls with a button, a snap, a buckle, a tie, and a touch-andclose fastener. At 16 inches tall and made with ultra-soft fabric, this Curious George is a huggable learning tool that helps toddlers master handeye coordination. Sleepy Seas Sound & Light Whale
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The Standing Lop Rabbit, from Folkmanis, features distinctive long ears and ultra-soft fur in a creamy white and patchy brown pattern. The bunny can reach his moveable paws up to his maneuverable mouth. The Standing Lop Rabbit is 12 inches tall and suitable for kids ages 3 and up. Kids ages 3 and up can entertain their friends with the 14-inch Grunting Pig puppet. The silky, soft plush is pale pink with grey patches and features a curly tail and workable snout, mouth, and front feet. When kids squeeze his pot belly, the pig makes a grunting sound. The new Airedale Terrier puppet is a realistic-looking dog with soft, wiry fur, a black saddle, and a tan head, ears, and legs. His nose and eyes are dark. Kids can work his mouth and wiggle his tail. This 20-inch puppet is designed for kids ages 3 and up. The Perched Eagle puppet is realistically rendered with piercing eyes and dark brown feathers. His head and tail are white and he features a strong, hooked beak and gold, leatherette talons.
Imports Dragon introduces Caillou 12-inch plush based on the kids’ TV show. Caillou is geared up like the original character, and sports a blue and yellow baseball cap, bright red shoes, and a bright yellow T-shirt. Made of soft, colorful material, Caillou is machine-washable. Based on the Franklin series, the Franklin plush wears his signature red baseball cap, a dotted neckerchief, and a screen-printed shell. Franklin is 11 inches tall and is suitable for kids of all ages. Max and Ruby are brother and sister bunnies that teach lessons in kindness, working together, and listening to others. Ruby plush wears a removable pink flowered dress, while Max sports blue overalls and a striped T-shirt. Max and Ruby are 13 inches tall, and feature pellets on their feet that allow them to stand up for display. Both dolls are machine-washable.
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MARCH/APRIL 2014