Claire the koala

That Claire the koala elicited the kind of enthusiastic response one might expect for a live puppy was not entirely surprising given the loving care that obviously went into making this fabulous hand-knit doll. The craftsmanship is extraordinary. Each fine detail, from the wide, friendly face, rosy cheeks and surprisingly naturalistic fuzzy ears to the mint-colored ruffled romper and subtly-defined hands and feet, serves to convey a strong sense of personality. Kids immediately began cooing and chattering away at Claire as if she was the newest addition to the family, and that sense of instant connection was magic to behold. Cuddling Claire came next, for all it takes is a single touch to appreciate the unique softness produced by the high stitch count and premium 100% cotton yarn. All cuddle+kind dolls are handmade by artisans in Peru and Nepal using sustainable, fair trade practices, with each sale providing 10 meals to children in need. Now that's something to feel good about!