Isn’t it funny how children can be scared of the most unlikely things but be fascinated by things you would think to be scary? It makes me chuckle to see my child, who used to be absolutely terrified of butterflies and balloons, cuddling up with a red dragon every night.
Her dragon’s name is Darco, and he has been a character in her bedtime stories now for months. Tim is such a great storyteller, and every single night, her tells Darah a story, at her request, about her adventures with her pretend friend named Moon Girl (Tim tells me he was inspired by some anime flick he watched with a girl in it called Moon Girl). Moon Girl and Darah do all sorts of fun things all over Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain (that’s where the Mole Kings live) and they also travel to other worlds, under the sea, and to the land of the princesses. Moon Girl is able to fly on her own, but since Darah can’t, she has a flying dragon named Darco that she rides on their adventures. Darco is a red dragon, according to Darah. Red is one of her favorite colors, so I’m not surprised to hear it.
Darco has strictly been an imaginary character, until I happened to find a gorgeous stuffed red dragon through Douglas Toys. Darco made his appearance in the flesh on Valentine’s Day morning and has been a constant companion ever since. I wish I had videotaped Darah introducing Darco to Bunny (who is her very most special lovey). As she introduced them to each other she said, “You will be very good friends with each other, because I love you both SO much!”
And love that dragon, she does. He has held up beautifully over the past few weeks, even with daring deep sea dives, trips into spooky caverns, and even a few quick jaunts into outer space. He’s ready for all the action!
I’m very pleased with the overall look of this red dragon from Douglas. His construction is beautiful, his colors are vibrant, and he is cuddly soft…not an easy feat for a dragon, I have to say! And for the price of $19.99, he is providing Darah with hours and hours of imaginary play. He is most definitely a winner.
Does your child have a creative mind and a love of plush toys? Poke around on the Douglas Toys website and see if anything needs to come home with you. Easter is the perfect time for a new friend to be introduced! There’s even an entire category on the website devoted to Spring/Easter plush options. So much cuteness!
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I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Lily Kwan says
I would choose the Pax Unicorn plush toy.
Lauren Harmon says
DIlly Dachshund (sp?)!
vivian blevins says
dazzily dragon
meme says
I would pick lulu hippo
Elizabeth Miller says
Roxy Fox
Laura Proctor Unger says
My little boy would love the Silky White Tiger Cub.
Nikki Lynn Hanna says
I think my daughter would love the Sasha Husky
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Leslie L. Stanziani says
I am in love with Luna Barn Owl.
shanta spradlin says
Chase Border Collie
Robert Pyszk says
Chuckwood Groundhog
Rachel Ellis says
I would pick Marshmallow Polar Bear.
cassandra (rab pom) says
I would love the large clifford toy! thanks so much 🙂
JoAnn F. says
I would get the Marshmallow Polar Bear!!
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Kayla M says
I like Tiffy the cat!
Kat Emerick says
I would love to have Fritz Schnauzer.
Jaque R. says
I would choose the Muggins Cream Pug. 🙂 Thank you.
kathy pease says
id choose the Tasha Himalayan Cat
Saver Sara says
We pick Cooper the puppy.
Jennifer J says
My little girl likes the Heather Cairn Terrier!
Annemarie Z. says
I love Peaches Orange Tiger Cat!
Allison says
Groundhog
susan smoaks says
i would like the Musical Tender Teddy Bear
Sheryl says
I would like Yellow Giraffe Snuggler.
Evelyn B says
These are adorable! Would have to pick Radar the brown owl…But I just cant choose 🙁 Lol
Adrienne says
I like: Playtivity Elephant Cuddle Pal
renee walters says
I like the Chuckwood Groundhog!
Sara Wood says
White mama bunny
Corey Olomon says
Jade Blue Dragon
Suzie Williams says
I think I would choose Dazzly Dragon.
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
ACTIVITY MONKEY
Gianna says
Musical Charlie Pup.
Lakyn E says
I would get the fuzzles Geniveive Aqua/pink turtle! My little girl would love it!!
Renee G says
I like the Chuckwood Groundhog
Samii Meyer says
Topaz Golden Dragon
Kelly Britton says
Dazzly Dragon is too cute!
liz l says
I like Gretel Red Dachshund
Laurie Emerson says
I love the Sandi Golden Retriever.
Holly Kennedy says
Cream Lamb Lil’ Snuggler
Jessica Rose says
I’d pick Tyson Floppy Wolf
Misses Giveaways says
Cooper is so cute!
Aubrey says
I like cooper the dog
kristen m says
Miguel Large Llama, alpaca, he is too cute!
harolde says
Chuckwood Groundhog
Stephanie G says
I like General the German Shepherd and Ki-Ki
Kari Flores says
I choose the Duck Lil’ Snuggler.
Rebecca Peters says
boulder black bear!
Jenny says
My son would love the clifford cuddle pal
Jennifer says
I like Paco Chihuahua.
Anitha S Raghavan says
buffy the baby goat
Claudia says
I’d love to get the Activity Monkey for my son!
Claire says
I’d choose the Everett Wooly Mammoth.
Gennie Lancaster says
Dazzly Dragon
heather Swarthout says
I would get the Himalayan cat 🙂
Kristen says
I like Sue Buffalo.
Janet F says
I would like 16″ Sitting ‘Cooper’ stuffed Golden Retriever.
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McKim says
I like Tyson Floppy Wolf.
Cori Westphal says
I might have to let my daughter have the final say on this one, but I love the Pax Unicorn!
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Breanne says
Silky White Tiger Cub
Jessica R. says
The Pauline Spotted Pig is so cute!
Steve Stone says
MERLIN BLK/GOLD DRAGON
april yedinak says
Marshmallow Polar Bear
Mindi says
Ashes Wolf!
Paula Michele Hafner says
I would pick Chester Black Lab
Shelley P says
I’d choose Dazzly Dragon.
Mark says
We’ll take Hardy Bulldog
Rochel S says
I like Large Clifford Cuddle Pal
Jen S says
Tough call between Foggy Lamb and Heloise Hare, my son would love both as he talks about sheep and bunnies the most when it comes to animals. Since he does already have a smaller sheep in his collection, would go with Heloise Hare.
McKenzie McClanahan says
I like the Zoie Zebra!
Stephanie Larison says
Waddles Small Emperor Penguin, love it!
Meghan Finley says
She’d love the Leopold Buckskin Horse with Pink-Purple Leopard Blanket
Lacey j says
I would choose the large mermaid!
Kristie D. says
I love Homer Dragon!!!! Too cute!! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
deanna says
Musical Charlie Pup
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Kim Burnett says
Tiffy the cat
Kayla Pacton says
I’d pick the mermaid for my daughter 🙂
Rhonda Grisham says
I would choose Tiffy the cat for my granddaughter 🙂
ReggieMann says
GENERAL GERMAN SHEPHERD
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Monique Rizzo says
The Ballerina hippo.
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jessica edwards says
allspice calico cat
Brandy Fisk says
Tyson wolf is cute!
susan says
My little one would love Bella Golden Retriever.
Annette Rosenberg says
I’d pick the baby stuffed plush Activity Monkey. I think Grace would really like him.
Dominique says
I think my daughter would love the Playtivity Elephant Cuddle Pal
Maria says
The ruby-red dragon, I think. Thank you for holding this giveaway!
Amanda says
Pauline Spotted Pig
Jessica B says
I love Pauline the spotted pig
Jessica White says
I like the Ruby Red Dragon!
Sarah Walker says
Waddles Small Emperor Penguin
Vicky H. says
Jade Blue Dragon~
It’d go to one of my best friends, who loves dragons, and she’d probably give it to her nephew. ^^
Patti Hess says
Waddles Small Emperor Penguin
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stony says
I like the Ruby Red Dragon
danielle lima says
Legend Snowy Owl
Alexa Nicollini says
I like the Dilly Daschund
casey everidge says
Chocolate Monkey Lil’ Snuggler
Katie L says
Chickwood groundhog
edq143 says
I just love the hammerhead shark
carol says
there are so many cute items, but I would love to win 2 of the MONKEY LOO LOOPS, because my daughter is having twins
Sunnie says
I like the buckskin horse with the leapord print blanket.
Austin Baroudi says
I’d pick the Dilly Dachshund!
Tara L says
I love the Bamboo Panda
Tamar says
I like the Playtivity Elephant Cuddle Pal. 🙂
Audra Weathers says
I would pick the Twinkle White Seal.
Vickie Couturier says
Waddles Small Emperor Penguin
Shannon Baas says
I like the dixie sheltie.
Lacey says
Boulder Black Bear
Jaclyn Reynolds says
Slicker Baby Duck
Heather M says
Speedy Tortoise
Vicki Wurgler says
Mimi Elephant
Kristie says
My kids would like VELVET or Ki Ki 🙂
Kelly R. says
Fly Away Tote with White Horse.
Dorothy Teel says
I like the Dreamy Octopus
Paula Lee says
I like the Atka Wolf 🙂
Janet W. says
I’d probably choose the Dapper Ferret.
debbie says
I like the rocky fox.
Chelsea reboulet says
I like the Clifford with the heart.
Deborah Mireles says
I would choose the Ilsa Lime Flower Bear
D SCHMIDT says
I really like the Jade Blue Dragon
Bethany C. says
I like the topaz golden dragon.
Beth C says
I like Mimi Elephant.
Kelly D says
I like the Sinclair Australian Shepherd
brandy says
i would get the red dragon actually because my son’s name is associated with red dragons!
and also the beaver i need. because i have a beaver collection (for reals!)
Tiffany Merritt says
How perfect!
Melanie S says
buffy the baby goat
Tabitha P. says
I’d get the Saba German Shepherd