If you’re happy and you know it then your face will surely show it. That’s now true for stuffed animals with the Whatsitsface line of plush pals. Feeling happy, sad, surprised, amused, angry or sleepy can all happen with a twist of a knob or a flip of a face. Little ones can change the face of Puppy Dog, Kitty Cat or Teddy Bear ($24.99) to reveal six emotional expressions – building their empathy skills while extending creative playtime!
Evaluation comments:
“These plushes are adorable.”
“There are little details that my daughter likes to point out like a heart stitched onto their backs. That’s a thoughtful touch.”
“This is a great toy to use as a vehicle to teach, understand, and talk about different emotions. When my daughter saw the crying sad face, she actually picked up the toy and gave it a hug and kiss. It was so sweet, and it actually makes me proud that she shows this kind of caring.”
“I love that you can use this toy to teach, but it’s also fun for imaginary play.”
“It’s a great tool to engage with your child and talk about feelings and emotions. I was surprised how my daughter interacted with it. Very sweet to watch.”
“We’ve been playing out different scenarios that happened throughout the day like going to the playground or not being able to buy a toy she wanted, and while we talk about the event, we put the corresponding emotional face on the doll. I think it’s really opening up her understanding of certain feelings she’s experiencing.”
“My daughter is very curious about the angry and sad faces right now. I think she’s trying to process those ideas as she understands more about her own feelings.”
“I love that it creates a game around different feelings and opens up a dialog about good and uncomfortable feelings.”