These Book Totes Come With Hug Buddies Kids Can't Resist!

Books can hook kids for a variety of reasons: Sometimes they expose them to new worlds that delight their imagination, and other times they make them crack up with silly plots.

But arguably the most appealing part of any book for a child is a great character, whether it be a crime-fighting hound, a relatable friend, or a sharp-witted hero. Remarkable book characters engage kids in reading and teach them valuable social and emotional lessons, all while sharpening their reading skills. Bringing book characters to life with a plush buddy friend makes them even more real for your child, which is why we adore these book sets that come with plush buddies like Dog Man or Ada Twist. 

For instance, just look at this tote full of Dog Man books, a graphic novel series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. Dog Man is half man, half dog, and 100 percent crime-fighting hero, and each action-packed book has tutorials to inspire kids to start drawing and writing their own adventures at home. As a bonus, this book tote comes with a cuddly Dog Man for kids to read with! 

Meanwhile, the Narwhal and Jelly tote comes with two huggable friends and two easy readers that kids will want to dive into over and over again (as a mom, I know my two kids sure do!). Narwhal and his buddy, Jelly, are an unlikely duo who explore the ocean and have laugh-out-loud adventures. 

For the STEAM-loving kid on your list, there’s a tote with three hit picture books from author Andrea Beaty: Ada Twist, Scientist; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Rosie Revere, Engineer. Plus, kids get their very own lab partner with an Ada Twist plush doll.

And we can't forget the Dragons Love Tacos tote, which comes with a plush dragon holding a teeny, tiny taco (no spicy salsa in sight!), so kids have a built-in helper when they’re dreaming up their very own taco party. 

Check out these and more plush buddy book sets below, and make the holidays more special than ever for the little ones in your life. Whether these stories are brand new to your children or they’re the ones they want to read all the time, having their own special set with a little friend from the story will spark their imagination and heighten their love of reading. 

Still need a gift for your child's teacher? Get one of these easy presents! And to wrap up your holiday shopping, stock up on these inexpensive stocking stuffers. 

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