I can’t think of a much easier way to teach kids to respect the world than to let them hold it in their little hands. The Hugg-A-Planet, a soft colorfully-labeled, globe-shaped pillow, is also a great way to introduce preschoolers to geography. We’ve already referenced our Hugg-A-Planet to show our kids where we’ll be traveling to visit grandma and grandpa this spring.
The Hugg-A-Planet comes in a two sizes – the small 6” version for $9.95 and the super duper 24” version for $89.95. The bigger version would make a great pillow chair in a kids’ room and is cool enough to follow them to college. Additionally, the manufacturer also offers Mars, Moon and Star map versions for those future astronauts in your home.
Available for sale online at www.peacetoys.com, the Hugg-A-Planet can also be found in many museum gift shops. I met with Robert Forenza, owner/creator, of Hugg-A-Planet at the Toy Fair and he says he orders the fabric printed in Asia and then stuffs and sews the Hugg-A-Planets in his Vermont offices. Robert proudly informed me that his Hugg-A-Planet is the only toy on the U.S. Space Shuttle – the astronauts brought it along to include in their taped segments for school children. You can even view a video segment of the Hugg-A-Planet on the Shuttle on www.peacetoys.com – quite the endorsement!
– Jill
* We did not receive monetary compensation for this giveaway. We did receive the a Hugg-A-Planet mentioned in this post free of charge to facilitate this review. This will in no way sway our opinion of the product or service. The review is our opinion. Your results and opinions may differ.
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I wish they offered a size between the 6″ and the 24″. I love these pillows!
Oh no! Did they discontinue the 12″ Hugg-a-Planet? We have one and we buy them for every child that comes up on our gift-giving list. We love them!! I hope they didn’t discontinue that size, it’s perfect for toddlers.
Like you noted, it is great for referencing places you’ll be going too. Our 3-yr. old knows the three states his family lives in, and we’re working on the oceans.
It’s also great for the older kids…for example, toss it around the room in a Geography class for middle schoolers, or even high schoolers. You know the kids love a chance to play while they learn (at any age).
Apologies, there is another size. Peace Toys is offering the earth in a 12 inch version for $22.95 as well. Check out all their products at http://www.peacetoys.com
This is SO cute!