It’s bedtime and Llama Llama is snuggled under his covers ready for sleep. Suddenly he feels so alone! He needs his mama. Where is Mama!!! She soon comes back with a hug and a kiss — “Mama Llama’s always near, even if she’s not right here.” Now, at last, Baby Llama can fall asleep. Llama Llama Doll is a soft and warm bedtime companion. "Llama Llama Red Pajama," "Llama Llama Mad at Mama" and "Llama Llama Misses Mama" are written by Anna Dewdney and published by Viking.

Everyone needs to have a friend at school. But when it’s the first day of school and the friend you bring along is a mouse and your school is for cats, things might not go as planned ... Join Splat as he makes new friends and takes care of his old ones in the best-selling books by Rob Scotton. Coming this fall: Merry Christmas, Splat.
—"It's a known series, and it's good and not too scary," said Mary Walsh-Martel, owner of Magical Child in Greenfield, Mass. It was one of her 2010 Halloween sellers.

When aliens fly down to Earth,
They don’t come to meet YOU . . .
They simply want your underpants –
I’ll bet you never knew!
Are you perhaps missing some underpants? Kids can see this one-eyed monster, clad in briefs, in action in the zany, hilarious book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. "Aliens Love Underpants" is published by Barron’s Educational Series.

This famous pig has a sassy personality and a big imagination, and has delighted readers for years in the books by Ian Falconer. This doll, dressed in her classic red dress, is full of charm and wit, designed to delight Olivia lovers of all ages.

Jane Yolen and Mark Teague's remarkable series is a delight for children and adults. The books are a warm and no-nonsense way of helping kids manage the important things in their lives—going to bed, eating their food, coping with being sick, and going to school. By using humor and showing what a dinosaur would and wouldn’t do, the books make things easy to understand for even the smallest child. Dolls come in 14" ($16.00) and  8" ($9.00) sizes.

From Grace Lin's latest, LISSY'S FRIENDS

Lissy is an Asian-American character whose origami animals help her make friends in a new school. From Grace Lin's newest book, to be published by Viking in May '07.

Another winner from CORDUROY creator, Don Freeman

EARL THE SQUIRREL, published by Viking, is the story of a squirrel whose mother wants him to become more independent. What scrapes he gets into when he's out on his own!

“The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn tells the story of a raccoon who would rather stay home with his mother than go to school. Then his mother shows him a secret — she can kiss his hand and all during the day while he’s at school, all he has to do is press the hand to his cheek to feel the warmth of her kiss. The doll is the perfect companion for any child separated from home or loved ones. Chester is part of “a line of toys that kids love, parents praise, and teachers acclaim!” according to Betsy Foster of MerryMakers. Launch date: March 2007.

This 9-inch doll was inspired by Melinda Long and David Shannon’s bestselling book, which tells the story of Jeremy Jacob and his stay with a band of pirates, and was published in 2003 by Harcourt. It’s the perfect gift for all pirate fans. “Our dolls are careful renderings of favorite characters, made of the highest quality with meticulous attention to detail. We take our inspiration from what inspires children — fun, laughter, mischievousness, adventure, and time spent with family, friends and teachers,” Betsy Foster of MerryMakers told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2007

“How does a dinosaur eat its food? Does he make a big mess and act very rude? Does he throw things around and spit out what he’s chewed?” These are the questions asked by the latest 14” dino doll from MerryMakers, and if the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” he’s invited to our place for a righteous party. Children can act out the antics of playful dinosaurs as they learn about table manners from JaneYolen and Mark Teague’s best-selling series of books.

From Jon J Muth's Cladecott Honor Book, ZEN SHORTS

Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese kitten with an overactive imagination. When his mother sends him to his room, he imagines a world where he's no longer a cat but instead is a superhero Chihuahua who runs with a band of banditos. Doll features the mask and cape worn in Judy Schachner's award-winning books featuring Skippyjon Jones.

These silly little piggies play all day until bedtime when they skip down your tummy, dance on your toes and give kisses goodnight. These Piggies Finger Puppets are based on the prize-winning books by Don and Audrey Wood, published by Harcourt.

Leading the way is sassy and spectacular Babymouse! She lets her imagination go wild as she dreams of glamour, excitement and being queen of the world. This fabulous mouse will delight young minds as they create their own adventures for Babymouse. Straight from the pages of the graphic novel for tween girls written by Jennifer Holm and illustrated by brother Matthew Holm, this teeny rodent has huge tasks to accomplish. Babymouse’s amazing fantasy life takes girls on a series of exciting adventures. “They've got two Babymouse titles out now, and two more are coming every six months,” said Merrymaker’s president, Clair Frederick. “They’re published by Random House and carried by Barnes & Nobles, so they’re supported in big way. The dolls are going to be fabulous!”

The life of a worm is not so different from that of any other boy or girl, except a worm spends a lot of time underground. Worms worry a little more during fishing season and they never have to take baths. This Finger Puppet Playset features best friends Spider, Worm and Fly based on the books “Diary or a Worm, “Diary of a Spider” and the forthcoming “Diary of a Fly,” by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss. It’s perfect for young fans of these books, and they come in a set of three.

These mischievous Five Little Monkeys Finger Puppets are ready for monkey business. Adventures lie ahead, whether jumping on a bed, sitting in a tree, or with nothing to do, as seen in Eileen Christelow's bestselling Five Little Monkeys series. The Five Little Monkeys packaging is made of recycled materials and is PVC-free.

Dressed in a pink tutu and black leotard, our young ballerina is all set for her first performance! Regal and beautiful, she’s safe for all ages, making her a great gift for even the youngest ballet lovers.

Junie B. Jones is a cult phenomenon. With each new book in the now 24-book series, Junie’s astonishing popularity with early readers grows. Our bestselling Junie B. Jones dolls are the perfect companions to the books. They are ready for play and available in 5 outfits and three sizes.