There is a lot to celebrate this July, and
The Jim Henson Company, Sprout and TOMY want to share some great news with you
about the critically acclaimed pre-school property, THE PAJANIMALS.
To start, we just got our first peak at the
new PAJANIMALS plush toys that will be available this fall from TOMY. The bedtime
friends plush line is inspired by the main characters from the show—Sweetpea,
Squacky, Cowbella and Apollo. We are so delighted with these adorable new
play pals that we want to give you the opportunity to be one of the first to review one of the new plush characters! (artwork attached)
Additionally, THE PAJANIMALS debuted on
the NEW NBC Kids block (produced by Sprout) on July 7 and will be airing every weekend. THE PAJANIMALS series quickly became popular
when it debuted in fall 2011 on the 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout,
and now even more parents and children across the U.S. will be able to tune-in to follow the amazing adventures of four sweet and gentle
characters—Sweetpea Sue the pony, the excitable duck Squacky, the creative cow
CowBella and the optimistic puppy Apollo.
Through their imaginary journeys, these cuddly musical puppets venture out
on amazing adventures of discovery, modeling the skills preschoolers need to
move through their days successfully, especially getting ready for and going to
bed. THE PAJANIMALS characters were
designed and built by the world-famous Oscar® and Emmy® Award-winning Jim
Henson's Creature ShopTM from original concepts by Los Angeles-based toy and
clothing designer, artist Jeff Muncy. (series artwork attached)
THE PAJANIMALS television series even caught
the attention of Celine Dion, who mentioned how much her babies’ love it and sang
some the show’s “Lullaby” song on CBS’s The Early Show! (cue to 2:00)!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0hrMffhPs
And finally, did you know that July is Making
a Difference to Children Month?
Every year at this time, we are urged to take an active role in children’s lives in four different ways: pick
one or two events or activities to do
with a child; support an organization that works with children;
tellyour legislative policy makers to support initiatives that are
beneficial for
kids; and, last but certainly not least, spread the word about helping
children
as the more people aware of the need, the more support organizations
receive
financially and through volunteer efforts.
We want to celebrate Making a Difference to Children
Month by encouraging you to spread the word to encourage more people to
be active, and make a difference in the life of a child.
One simple way for parents and adults to make a difference to
their child is to reassure
little ones of the fun adventures that await them in their dreams – and the
PAJANIMALS want to help.
Their Pajama Time
Tips (http://www.sproutonline.com/sprout-parents/articles/pajama-time-tips) include:
Blow Off Steam
At the end of the day, allow
your child to expend some energy by running around the house, dancing to music
or tumbling on the carpet.
Calm Things Down
After getting the wiggles out,
start the wind-down process. Calm activities like reading or listening to
quiet music are great ways to transition your little bundle of energy into a
calmer state.
Keep It Light
Diffuse end-of-day grumpiness
with a playful attitude. Bedtime shouldn't be a chore. Try singing the
"Brusha, Brusha, Brusha" song as you scrub those pearly whites. Play
Simon Says as you get into pajamas (Simon says take off a sock!).
Stay Consistent
Stick to a specific bedtime and
lead up to it with a routine. A simple routine is best, such as: bathe, brush
teeth and read a book. This consistency provides a feeling of safety and a
framework to help little ones soothe themselves to sleep.
Snuggle and Share
Once your child is tucked in
bed, those last moments before lights out are the perfect time to snuggle up
and huggle up. Take a few moments to reconnect and reassure. Share a warm
story, talk about the highlights of the day or the things you look forward to
tomorrow.
And while we are on the subject of Snuggling
and Sharing, just for a little July fun, we would like to offer you a new 15”
Pajanimals plush to snuggle and share with your child.
Also available to THE PAJANIMALS fans online for
FREE are a range of age appropriate activities and
downloadable games at http://www.sproutonline.com/shows/pajanimals.
We
appreciate your interest in promoting THE PAJANIMALS in July. As part of the promotion, we thank you for
your consideration of posting the following.
Many thanks for your support, and we hope you love THE PAJANIMALS!
Best,
Three.Sixty
Marketing + Communications
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THE PAJANIMALS new toy line
from TOMY includes:
9” and 15” Plush Apollo (SRP 9” Plush - $10.99; SRP 15”
Plush - $19.99)
A green and purple dog, Apollo is a natural
leader, the one they all look to when the path is unclear. Filled with
confidence and common sense, although at times, he can be surprisingly
sensitive. When he gets hurt feelings, everything must stop while his friends
carefully coax him out of his funk.
9” and 15” Plush Cowbella (SRP 9” Plush - $10.99;
SRP 15” Plush - $19.99)
Cowbella is a purple and white cow that loves
all things pink and princessy. Like lots of little girls, she has a vivid
imagination and loves to play dress-up. She is also prone to emotional drama,
and often gets lost in a cloud of big feelings. Her solution to all problems is
to imagine them away, but sometimes her imagination takes her to dark places.
9” and 15” Plush Squacky (SRP 9” Plush - $10.99;
SRP 15” Plush - $19.99)
Squacky is a high energy, blue and yellow
duck whose mind jumps around with its own mysterious logic. Squacky is never
without his Blankie, tied around his neck like a cape. A self-appointed super
hero, he only truly finds his courage with a little help from his friends.
9” and 15” Plush Sweet Pea Sue (SRP 9” Plush - $10.99;
SRP 15” Plush - $19.99)
Sweet Pea Sue is a pink and orange pony with
very large eyes who loves order and routine. She approaches all challenges with
her own little “to do” list, and sometimes needs to learn how to let go and
just let things happen. The others rely on her for her wise perspective andcompassionate heart.
Snuggle Up Story Mat (SRP $29.99)
Help your child transition from play time to
nap time with the Snuggle Up Story Mat. Featuring your favorite lovable
Pajanimals characters, this mat includes a soft book that transforms into apillow.
Our Thoughts
We were lucky enough to receive one of the plush Apollo toys, and my toddler just loves. He looks exactly like the real Apollo,and maker her feel like the show has come to life right in out own home. The toys are just the right size for snuggling, whether home or on the go. There are no small pieces that will come off, so you can feel safe letting little sleep with them in their beds at night. They are the perfect way to make you children feel safe and secure with one of their favorite TV characters.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***
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