When the birthday of one of my best friends from college was
approaching, I pondered what to give her. We are two of a kind, a couple
of college gals not afraid to revert to our childhoods once in a while.
In fact, the day I met her we were participating in a reading day for
local elementary school students, and we spent the whole ride to and
from the school discussing all our favorite children's books. So when I
spotted this adorable Anne Geddes ladybug, I knew it would be perfect
for my ladybug-loving, childhood-appreciating friend.
I first
became familiar with Anne Geddes while babysitting. My charges' mother
had an Anne Geddes calendar hanging on her refrigerator, and I always
enjoyed seeing what creative costumes she would bedeck the babies with
next month. When the dolls came out, they were every bit as cute as the
photographs had been. Toy store shelves are now stocked with babies
nestled in the fuzzy guises of hedgehogs, daisies, rabbits, butterflies,
teddy bears...and ladybugs.
Like the other Geddes dolls, the
ladybug has the body of the animal but the hands and face of a baby. The
doll is in a sleeping position, with the red dome, complete with black
spots, on top. Below, the body is black, including black footies and a
black hood with antennae protruding from it. The doll is very soft and
huggable, and my friend tells me her infant niece has gotten quite a bit
of enjoyment from it as well.
The only downfall I found with
the ladybug is that, unlike many of the other varieties, it seemed to
only come with one expression. With the hedgehogs, for instance, some
were laughing, some pouting, some just slightly smiling. Still, the
peacefully dozing expression suits this blissful beetle perfectly, so
there really isn't any need for alternate options.
The ladybug
I bought was a mini-model, about the size of the typical beanie baby.
Other than its size, it appeared to be identical to the larger version,
and the smaller size was more fitting to the lilliputian animal it
represented. I would say that this high-quality, adorable toy is a steal
for a mere $6.50. Great for babies and youthful adults alike. Don't let
this one fly away from you!
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